SPB 7012: Independent Living
PROPOSED BILL by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Independent Living; Providing that when the court obtains jurisdiction over a child who has been found to be dependent, the court retains jurisdiction until the child reaches 21 years of age; providing exceptions; providing that a young adult may remain in foster care under certain circumstances after attaining 18 years of age; specifying criteria for extended foster care; providing for the Road-to-Independence program; providing for postsecondary services and supports; specifying aftercare services, etc.
Effective Date: 10/1/2013
Last Action: 2/20/2013 Senate - Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 1036)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/20/2013 Senate - Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 1036)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/11/2013 | Senate |
• Submitted for consideration by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs • On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/19/13, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Office Building -- Submitted as Committee Bill; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 |
| 2/20/2013 | Senate |
• Submit as committee bill by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (SB 1036) |