The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes related to human services, particularly 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 provides various supportive services for young adults in the extended foster care program, such as life skills training and mental health support. Additionally, the bill mandates the establishment of a success coaching program with specific guidelines on caseload limits and qualifications for coaches, as well as the creation of a Quality Review Committee to oversee the program's effectiveness. The bill also extends the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program until January 1, 2028, while introducing new monitoring requirements and deleting certain existing requirements related to physical interventions.

Moreover, the bill proposes updates affecting the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF), including a continuation of ADOH until July 1, 2027, and modifications to annual report requirements to include outcome-based metrics. It mandates ADOH to adopt policies for addressing drug-related issues in emergency shelters and establishes a priority system for HTF funding. The bill also introduces a comprehensive performance measurement system, secure wire transfer protocols to reduce fraud risks, and new reporting requirements, including quarterly updates on HTF expenditures. Overall, these changes aim to enhance oversight, improve service delivery, and expand support for vulnerable populations in Arizona.

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
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 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, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751
House Engrossed Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 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, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751
Chaptered Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 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, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751