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

The proposed legislation seeks to support youth in foster and kinship care by ensuring they have access to necessary financial resources for their education. This initiative recognizes the unique challenges faced by these individuals and aims to facilitate their transition into higher education by alleviating the burden of room and board costs.