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Pending Older Youth Legislation in Minnesota

Transitional Plan

Bill: HB 985; Status: Pending-Carryover

Summary: Allows persons between ages 18 and 21 who have been in foster care for six consecutive months prior to their 18th birthday, to request the department to develop a plan related to that person's vocational, educational, social and other needs and to ensure that the person's foster care, housing and other benefits are tied to that plan.

Sponsored by Representatives Hayden, Clark, Greiling, Abeler and Champion