85R5877 MK-D
By: Miles S.B. No. 482
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
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.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 264, Family Code, is
amended by adding Section 264.1211 to read as follows:
Sec. 264.1211. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
The department shall collaborate with local workforce development
boards, foster care transition centers, community and technical
colleges, schools, and any other appropriate workforce industry
resources to create a program that:
(1) assists foster care youth and former foster care
youth in obtaining:
(A) a high school diploma or a high school
equivalency certificate; and
(B) industry certifications that are necessary
for occupations that are in high demand;
(2) provides career guidance to foster care youth and
former foster care youth; and
(3) informs foster care youth and former foster care
youth about the tuition and fee waivers for institutions of higher
education that are available under Section 54.366, Education Code.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.