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IN HB1497
Bill
Status
1/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Vanessa Summers
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AI Summary
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Department of Child Services must collaborate with courts, juvenile courts, and school corporations to develop and maintain an information clearinghouse for foster care youth and emancipated individuals age 18+
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Clearinghouse must include information on health programs, financial resources, social services, homework help, education programs (including trade/vocational schools and online programs), scholarships and financial aid, and employment/military service opportunities
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All participating entities must compile an electronic database and post the information on their respective websites
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Information must be updated at least monthly
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Foster care services information clearinghouse. Requires the department of child services, in collaboration with courts, juvenile courts, and school corporations, to develop, maintain, and make readily available an information clearinghouse for foster care youth and individuals who are at least 18 years of age and emancipated from the foster care program.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
1/16/2019