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Committee advances bill to codify Foster Youth Bill of Rights
Summary
The Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 15 to codify a Foster Youth Bill of Rights and require periodic updates and annual distribution by the Department of Child Services; supporters said the measure will increase clarity and accountability for foster youth.
Senate Bill 15, a measure to codify the Foster Youth Bill of Rights, was advanced by the Senate Family and Children Services committee after supporters said the change would make rights more visible and consistent for young people entering foster care.
The bill, presented by Senator Walker to the committee, would require the Department of Child Services (DCS) to update the Foster Youth Bill of Rights periodically, involve youth with lived experience and certain service providers in that process, and…
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