The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes related to human services, particularly enhancing the Extended Foster Care Comprehensive Service Model. Key insertions include the requirement for the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to develop a comprehensive service model that includes life skills training, mental health support, and career planning for young adults in the extended foster care program. Additionally, it establishes an Extended Foster Care Quality Review Committee to oversee program effectiveness and mandates DCS to submit annual and quarterly performance reports. The bill also introduces a new out-of-school time grant program aimed at improving child care access for children aged 5 to 12, with specific provisions for rural communities.

Moreover, the bill modifies existing laws regarding funding for transitional housing for military members and veterans by expanding the scope of expenditures to include rehabilitated housing. It also updates deadlines and repeals certain sections of existing law, such as changing the repeal date for Section 36-595.03 to December 31, 2030, and extending the homeless shelter and services fund repeal date to June 30, 2027. Additionally, it introduces a new requirement for the Department of Economic Security to screen adult recipients of temporary assistance for illegal substance use, establishing a one-year ineligibility for those who test positive. Overall, these updates aim to enhance support and oversight for vulnerable populations, including young adults in foster care and veterans.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3955.02, 35-190, 8-521.02, 41-3801, 28-2414, 28-2428, 28-2431, 28-2447, 28-2454, 28-2470.10, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 43-620, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1363, 35-313, 41-603.01