HF 985

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:43am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; modifying provisions related to children aging out of
foster care; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [260C.456] FOSTER CARE BENEFITS UNTIL AGE 21.
new text end

new text begin Upon the request of a person, at any time, between the ages of 18 and 21 who had
been receiving foster care benefits in the six consecutive months prior to the person's 18th
birthday, or who was discharged while on runaway status after age 15, or who had been
under the state guardianship as dependent or neglected, the local agency shall develop, in
conjunction with the person and other appropriate parties, a specific plan related to that
person's vocational, educational, social, or maturational needs and shall ensure that any
foster care, housing, or counseling benefits are tied to that plan.
new text end