The bill H.15, introduced by Representative Donahue, aims to provide financial assistance for room and board expenses at residential postsecondary schools in Vermont for specific groups of young adults. The eligible individuals include those under the custody of the Commissioner for Children and Families, young adults aged 18 to 24 who were previously in custody for at least six months between the ages of 16 and 18, and young adults aged 18 to 24 who were under the permanent guardianship of a relative and received kinship assistance for at least six months during the same age range.

This legislation seeks to support youth in foster and kinship care by ensuring they have access to necessary financial resources for their education. By targeting those who have experienced foster care or kinship arrangements, the bill recognizes the unique challenges faced by these individuals and aims to facilitate their transition into postsecondary education.