MS SB2571

Requires Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to determine within 60 days of a child entering care whether they are eligible for federal benefits from Social Security Administration or Department of Veterans Affairs, including survivors' or dependent benefits

Prohibits the department from using a foster child's earned federal benefits to reimburse the state for care costs; benefits may only be used for unmet needs beyond what the department is obligated to provide

Establishes a "Success Sequence Savings and Disbursement Plan" allowing youth to access portions of conserved benefits upon completing milestones such as obtaining a driver's license, graduating high school, enrolling in postsecondary education, maintaining employment for 6 consecutive months, or completing financial literacy programs

Requires conserved benefits to be held in accounts that don't affect public benefits eligibility, including special needs trusts or ABLE accounts under 26 USC § 529A

Mandates release of all remaining conserved benefits to the child upon turning 18 or emancipation, or to the responsible person if custody ends before age 18