SB 5084-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 3/08/05)

Requires the department to establish a foster youth postsecondary education and training coordination committee.

Provides that the duties of the coordination committee shall include, but are not limited to: (1) Assessing the scope and nature of statewide need among current and former foster youth for assistance to pursue and participate in postsecondary education or training opportunities;

(2) Identifying available sources of funding available in the state for services to former foster youth to pursue and participate in postsecondary education or training opportunities;

(3) Reviewing the effectiveness of activities in the state to support former foster youth to pursue and participate in postsecondary education or training opportunities;

(4) Identifying new activities, or existing activities that should be modified or expanded, to best meet statewide needs;

(5) Reviewing on an ongoing basis the progress toward improving educational and vocational outcomes for foster youth.

Expires June 30, 2011.