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MO HB844
Bill
Status
3/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Requires all Missouri foster children over 15 years of age to visit a Missouri state university or state community/technical college in their area before adoption or termination from foster care, effective July 1, 2012, unless waived by the family support team.
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Required visits must include entry application process information, financial aid application details and availability, career options with academic or technical training, campus tour, and other desired information and experiences.
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Extends the same visit requirement to all youth over 15 years of age in the Division of Youth Services program before completion of custody or training, effective July 1, 2012.
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Specifies that college/university visits are in addition to any other services already provided to older youth in these programs.
Legislative Description
Requires all children over 15 years of age who are in the foster care system or the Division of Youth Services Program to receive a visit to a state university or community or technical college in Missouri
Last Action
Referred: General Laws (H)
5/26/2011