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VT H0269
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Noyes
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AI Summary
- Federal disability and survivor benefits for foster children and justice-involved youth would be directed to an account held by the Office of the State Treasurer rather than being used by the state
- A study committee would be established to recommend how to distribute the accumulated funds back to individuals when they age out of state custody
- The Department for Children and Families would be required to leverage federal funds available under 45 C.F.R. Part 1356 for legal representation in foster care proceedings
- Federal legal representation funding would be used to offset any reduction in Department funding resulting from the benefit redirection
Legislative Description
An act relating to the federal benefits of youth in State custody
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
2/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Human Services2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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