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ME LD802

Bill

Status

Passed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Melanie Sachs

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Health and Human Services must increase contract CFS-25-627 with the Youth Leadership Advisory Team at the University of Southern Maine by $20,000 to evaluate mentoring program options for youth with extended care and support agreements

  • Youth Leadership Advisory Team will research evidence-based mentoring programs and recommend a model that includes training requirements for mentors, staff, and youth transitioning out of care, plus data collection and analysis components

  • Youth with current or past extended care agreements must be consulted in program development, with compensation provided for their participation including supplies and travel

  • Department must submit a report with mentoring program recommendations to the Legislature's health and human services committee by January 2, 2027

  • General Fund appropriation of $20,000 in FY 2025-26 for this one-time evaluation; approved by Governor on July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Design a Mentoring Program for Youth Who Have Extended Care and Support Agreements with the Department

Children And Families

Last Action

FINALLY PASSED in concurrence.

6/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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