SSB 3058 (LSB 5429XD (2) 88)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to the definition of young adult for purposes of participation in the preparation for adult living program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 234.46, subsection 1, paragraph c, Code 2020, is amended to read as follows:
   c.  At the time the person became age eighteen, the person received foster care services that were paid for by the state under section 234.35, services at a state training school, services at a juvenile shelter care home, or services at a juvenile detention home, or court-ordered care by a relative or another person with a significant relationship with the person, and the person is no longer receiving such services or care.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to the definition of “young adult” for purposes of participation in the preparation for adult living program (program). 
   The purpose of the program is to assist young adult persons who are leaving foster care and other court-ordered services at age 18 or older in making the transition to self-sufficiency.
   The bill includes a person who, at the time the person turned 18 years of age, received court-ordered care with a relative or another person with a significant relationship with the person, in the eligibility criteria for young adult participation in the program.