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MD SB687
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joanne Benson
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AI Summary
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Establishes a pilot program from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 to help foster youth ages 16-21 access child care scholarships without copays
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Removes application barriers for foster youth including proof of employment/education enrollment, name of the child's other parent, and written authorization from non-custodial parents
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Defines eligible foster youth as those currently in out-of-home state care or who were in state care on their 18th birthday
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Requires the Department to track monthly expenditures, average number of participants, and average scholarship amounts received
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Mandates annual reports to the General Assembly by December 1 evaluating program status and effectiveness in removing barriers; the Act sunsets on June 30, 2029
Legislative Description
Child Care Scholarship Program - Youth Transitioning From Foster Placement to Successful Adulthood Pilot Program - Establishment
Reports
Last Action
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/7/2025