Bill > SB1806

This bill directs the Department of Human Services (DHS) to implement an extension of foster care services for young adults transitioning out of the system, making these services voluntary and establishing specific qualifications for eligibility, such as being in DHS custody at age 18 but under 21, or having achieved legal permanency (guardianship or adoption) at age 16 or older and not living with a parent or legal guardian, provided they are pursuing education, vocational training, employment, or are medically unable to do so. The bill also modifies the Oklahoma Adoption Code to allow DHS to share necessary information to ensure continuity of care for adoptees participating in extended foster care and to carry out its duties, and it allows for the continuation of adoption assistance benefits under certain conditions, including extending eligibility up to age 21 for individuals who were at least 16 when the adoption assistance agreement was entered into and are pursuing education, vocational training, employment, or are medically unable to do so, with the Director of Human Services being responsible for promulgating rules and seeking funding for these extended services, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1806&Session=2600