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Senate committee backs resolution saying Idaho will accept federal funds for adoption education, birth-mother support
Summary
The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to send a concurrent resolution to print that states the legislaturesupports accepting federal funds for adoption education and birth-mother support if such funds become available; sponsors said the move is preparatory and not a binding appropriation.
The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted to send a concurrent resolution to print that expresses the legislature's support for receiving federal funds aimed at adoption education and improved birth-mother support, Senator Julie Van Orden told the panel.
The resolution, RS32271, was presented by Senator Julie Van Orden (R-30) and accompanied by Terry Markcroft, executive director of the nonprofit Unplanned Good, who described national efforts to expand adoption education and support services. Van Orden said the measure would signal that Idaho…
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