Bill > H4068

This bill aims to improve educational support for children in foster care. It requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF), in consultation with other agencies and organizations, to: (1) review departmental policies on the education of children under DCF's custody or responsibility, including those in foster care; (2) develop streamlined guidance for DCF offices on responsibilities, policies, and procedures regarding the education of these children; (3) promulgate regulations on the duties of foster parents, social workers, DCF offices, and school districts in educating these children, including allowing DCF to monitor their education and share information; and (4) develop a program to inform new foster parents about their educational responsibilities and available services. The bill also requires DCF to annually report aggregate data on the education of children under its custody or responsibility.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4068