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Senate substitute for bill would limit DFPS use of foster youths’ federal benefits and require alternate payees when possible
Summary
The committee considered a substitute to Senate Bill 577 that would require DFPS to seek another representative payee for federal benefits received on behalf of foster children and restrict DFPS from spending those benefits to offset placement costs.
Senate Bill 577, discussed by Senator West with a committee substitute, would change how federal benefits payable to children in foster care (for example Supplemental Security Income, survivor or disability benefits) are handled. Under the committee substitute the Department of Family and Protective Services must consult with the child or the child’s legal representative to identify another suitable representative payee; DFPS may serve as representative payee only if no suitable candidate…
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