The bill HR 6156 proposes the establishment of a special legislative commission to study and evaluate the educational outcomes for children in state care, particularly those in the custody of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The commission will consist of seventeen members, including representatives from the House of Representatives, state education officials, educators, child advocates, and individuals with personal experience in foster care. The primary goal of the commission is to assess the current state of educational outcomes for these children and to develop actionable recommendations for improvement, focusing on those in alternative family settings or foster care.

The commission is required to convene promptly after its formation, select co-chairpersons, and consult with relevant experts as necessary. It will gather information from various state departments and agencies to support its work. The commission is expected to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1, 2026, and will dissolve on August 15, 2026. Members of the commission will serve without compensation, and the Speaker of the House will provide necessary resources for the commission's operations.

Introduced by Representatives Casimiro and Noret on April 02, the bill has been referred to the House Education committee.