Bill > SB1743

This bill introduces several significant changes to human services and housing programs in Arizona. It establishes an Extended Foster Care Comprehensive Service Model that requires the Department of Child Safety to develop a detailed support program for young adults in foster care, including weekly engagement, life skills training, mental health support, education assistance, housing stability, career planning, and flexible funding. The bill also creates an Out-of-School Time Grant Program to expand child care options for children aged 5-12 from families earning $150,000 or less, with goals of increasing access to affordable child care and supporting workforce retention. Additionally, the legislation introduces new performance measurement and oversight requirements for the Arizona Department of Housing, including establishing comprehensive performance tracking, secure wire transfer protocols, and mandatory conflict of interest disclosures. The bill also modifies various housing trust funds, including a military transitional housing fund, and includes provisions for drug testing recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash benefits. Other key provisions include setting an expiration date for the Arizona Department of Housing in 2027 and requiring detailed quarterly reporting on housing program outcomes and financial transactions.

Budget and Finance

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83474