Vermont H 269: An act relating to the federal benefits of youth in State custody

Bill Text

BILL AS INTRODUCED H.269
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VT LEG #379352 v.2
H.269 1
SHORT FORM 2
Introduced by Representatives Noyes of Wolcott, Birong of Vergennes, 3
Goldman of Rockingham, and McGill of Bridport 4
Referred to Committee on 5
Date: 6
Subject: Human services; executive; Treasurer 7
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to direct the 8
federal disability and survivor benefits of youth in State custody (foster 9
children and justice-involved youth) to an account at the Office of the 10
Treasurer, with a study committee to recommend how to distribute the funds 11
back to the individual when the individual ages out of State custody. This bill 12
also proposes to task the Department for Children and Families with leveraging 13
federal funds available for legal representation in foster care proceedings 14
pursuant to 45 C.F.R. Part 1356 to offset any resulting reduction in funding for 15
the Department. 16
An act relating to the federal benefits of youth in State custody 17
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: 18
(TEXT OMITTED IN SHORT-FORM BILLS) 19