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CT SB00595

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Department of Social Services administers assistance program for children who reach age 18 while under legal guardianship of a nonparent relative, providing same benefits as children aging out of Department of Children and Families custody

  • Assistance extends until recipient reaches age 21 and includes educational/vocational training tuition support, medical assistance, housing subsidies for those in educational or job training programs, and social/emotional/behavioral health support

  • Commissioner of Social Services, in consultation with Commissioner of Children and Families, must develop application process for eligible children ages 18-21 by October 1, 2013

  • Effective July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Equalizing Support For Children Who Age Out Of Services.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations

3/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/21/2013
Human Services1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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