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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service. [HB-1703] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Community Development ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Read First Time on 03/06/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to child support funds recovered by the Title IV-D agency on behalf of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-1671] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to child support funds recovered by the Title IV-D agency on behalf of a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Helen Giddings Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth. [HB-1640] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Housing ]
Relating to ensuring continuity of education for homeless children and foster care youth and access to higher education, career information, and skills certification for foster care youth and former foster care youth.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hubert Vo Read First Time on 05/22/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to creating a pilot program to provide summer internships for foster youth. [HB-1608] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Education ]
Relating to creating a pilot program to provide summer internships for foster youth.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Carlos Uresti Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. [HB-1556] [Children and Youth ] [Education ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services. [HB-1549] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care. [HB-1542] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney J. Anderson Signed By The Governor on 06/15/2017

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Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. [HB-1410] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the ability of foster parents to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Signed By The Governor on 06/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to notice given to certain medical providers of a change in placement for a child in foster care. [HB-1159] [Healthcare ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to notice given to certain medical providers of a change in placement for a child in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sarah Davis Read First Time on 02/21/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications. [SB-482] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career information, and skills certifications.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Borris L. Miles Read First Time on 02/06/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. [SB-469] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the duration of an appointment of a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 02/06/2017

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2017 Regular Session

Adoptive and foster care placements; Mutual Family Assessment home study. [HB-1795] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Adoptive and foster placements; Mutual Family Assessment home study. Requires that home studies conducted by local boards of social services to determine the appropriateness of an adoptive or foster placement comply with the Mutual Family Assessment home study template and any addenda thereto developed by the Department of Social Services. The bill authorizes the Department to amend or update its Mutual Family Assessment home study template and any addenda thereto when necessary to improve the process of adoptive and foster placements, provided (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher K. Peace Governor: Approved By Governor-chapter 193 (effective 7/1/17) on 02/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education. [HB-928] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ]
Relating to assisting certain children who are in foster care in the process of applying to institutions of higher education.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose Signed By The Governor on 06/01/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care. [HB-932] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Human Services ]
Relating to the collection of information concerning the number of juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Signed By The Governor on 05/29/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services. [HB-914] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Healthcare ] [Human Services ] [Children and Youth ]
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective, and prevention and early intervention services.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Pena Raymond Read First Time on 02/21/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the applicability of certain laws to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child. [HB-872] [Children and Youth ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to an agreement authorizing certain persons to make decisions regarding a child.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Briscoe Cain Read First Time on 02/23/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a waiver of fees for foster care and homeless youth for driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. [HB-862] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Children and Youth ] [Housing ] [Human Services ]
Relating to a waiver of fees for foster care and homeless youth for driver's licenses and personal identification certificates.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Diego Bernal Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/09/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care. [HB-689] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Disabilities ] [Healthcare ]
Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 02/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care. [HB-692] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 02/27/2017

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State (Texas)
Texas 85th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care. [HB-706] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Children and Youth ] [Human Services ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated caregiver of children in foster care.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu Read First Time on 02/20/2017

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