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MO HB721
Bill
Status
2/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Grisamore
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AI Summary
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Requires all Missouri foster children age 15 and older to visit a Missouri state university or state community/technical college in their area before adoption or termination from foster care, effective July 1, 2014, unless waived by the family support team.
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Campus visits must include entry application process information, financial aid application and availability details, career options with academic or technical training, campus tour, and other information desired by the youth.
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Extends the same visitation requirement to all youth age 15 and older in the Division of Youth Services program before their custody or training is completed, unless waived by the family support team.
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Visits are provided in addition to existing services normally available to older youth in these programs.
Legislative Description
Requires all children older than 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
Public Hearing Completed (H)
4/3/2013