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NC S669

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Apodaca

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) to study issues related to unaccompanied homeless youth accessing housing, emergency shelters, and transitional living programs without parental consent.

  • Requires the study to examine current contract requirements for homeless youth seeking admission to emergency shelters and transitional programs, and barriers they face in obtaining adult assistance.

  • Directs the LRC to consider the role of school liaisons, state-funded human services providers, and mental health professionals in helping homeless youth secure appropriate housing.

  • Requires examination of state policies and safeguards that could allow unaccompanied homeless youth to contract for housing without parental consent.

  • LRC must report findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the General Assembly when it reconvenes in 2016.

Legislative Description

Homeless Youth Obtaining Housing/LRC Study

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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