H.269 is a bill introduced by Representatives Noyes, Birong, Goldman, and McGill that aims to manage the federal disability and survivor benefits of youth in State custody, including foster children and justice-involved youth. The bill proposes to direct these benefits to an account at the Office of the Treasurer, with the establishment of a study committee to recommend methods for distributing the funds back to the individuals once they age out of State custody.

Additionally, the bill tasks the Department for Children and Families with the responsibility of leveraging federal funds available for legal representation in foster care proceedings, as outlined in 45 C.F.R. Part 1356, to mitigate any potential reduction in funding for the Department. This initiative seeks to ensure that youth in State custody receive the financial support they are entitled to while also enhancing their legal representation during foster care proceedings.