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AK HB28
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Leslie Gara
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AI Summary
- Establishes the foster care independent living transition program fund in the general fund with appropriations that do not lapse.
- Provides support and services to individuals ages 16-22 who were in state foster care, including education, vocational training, housing assistance, mentoring, and life skills training.
- Allows the department to award contracts and grants to qualified entities (municipalities, nonprofits, churches, Alaska Native tribal organizations) to deliver program services.
- Appropriates $500,000 to the program fund during fiscal year 2016.
- Expands the definition of "qualified entities" to explicitly include Alaska Native tribal and nonprofit organizations eligible to receive grants and contracts.
Legislative Description
Program For Former Foster Children
Education
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
1/21/2015
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services1/21/2015
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