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FL H0631
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Chase Tramont
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AI Summary
- Aftercare services under the Road-to-Independence Program are available to young adults aged 18 to 22 who were placed by a court under chapter 39 and lived in out-of-home care for at least 6 months after turning 14
- Young adults receiving services under subsection (2) or s. 39.6251 are limited to aftercare services not otherwise covered or provided under those provisions
- Removes the prior requirements that aftercare-eligible young adults must not be in foster care and must be temporarily not receiving postsecondary education financial assistance
- Eliminates the separate emergency aftercare services provision that previously allowed young adults aged 18–22 receiving financial assistance to access additional emergency funds subject to available funding
- Authorizes the Department of Children and Families to distribute federal funds to all young adults deemed eligible by the funding source during a state of emergency declared by the Governor or the President of the United States
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Aftercare Services Under Road-To-Independence Program
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/6/2024
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee1/29/2024
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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