LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1379 by Parker (Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the department to establish a pilot program to assist foster children to achieve financial security and independence as the children transition to independent living.It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 88TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION April 10, 2023 TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1379 by Parker (Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: SB1379 by Parker (Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.), As Introduced Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board SB1379 by Parker (Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.), As Introduced SB1379 by Parker (Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster children who are transitioning to independent living.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would require the department to establish a pilot program to assist foster children to achieve financial security and independence as the children transition to independent living.It is assumed any costs to the Department of Family and Protective Services could be absorbed within existing resources. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, NPe, ER, AN JMc, NPe, ER, AN