Bill > H0015

This bill proposes to provide financial assistance for room and board expenses to specific groups of Vermont residents who have been in foster or kinship care. The eligible groups include: (1) individuals currently under the custody of the Commissioner for Children and Families, (2) young adults aged 18-24 who were under the Commissioner's custody for at least six months between ages 16-18, and (3) young adults aged 18-24 who were previously under permanent guardianship of a relative and received kinship assistance for at least six months between ages 16-18. The bill aims to support students from foster and kinship care backgrounds by helping them cover residential expenses at Vermont postsecondary schools, potentially reducing financial barriers to higher education for young people who have been in the state's care system. By providing this targeted financial assistance, the bill seeks to improve educational opportunities and support the transition to adulthood for vulnerable youth who may face additional challenges in pursuing higher education.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.15