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SR 310

Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care; create

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Brass and 6 co-sponsors

Senate Resolution 310 establishes a committee to improve services for youth in foster care (ages 16-21), addressing their needs in education, employment, and housing stability.

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Bill Summary · SR 310

Summary of Senate Resolution 310

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SR 310
  • Title: Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care
  • Status: Senate Passed/Adopted
  • Introduced: February 28, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

Senate Resolution 310 aims to establish a Senate Study Committee dedicated to evaluating and improving the services and resources available for transition age youth (ages 16 to 21) in foster care. The resolution recognizes the unique challenges faced by these young individuals as they transition to adulthood, particularly in areas such as education, employment, and stable housing.

Key Provisions

  1. Creation of the Committee:

    • A Senate Study Committee on Additional Services and Resources for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care is established.

  2. Membership:

    • The committee will consist of five members appointed by the President of the Senate, who will also designate a chairperson.

  3. Powers and Duties:

    • The committee is tasked with studying the conditions, needs, and issues faced by transition age youth in foster care. It will recommend necessary actions or legislation based on its findings.

  4. Meetings:

    • The chairperson will call meetings at times and locations deemed necessary for the committee to fulfill its objectives.

  5. Allowances and Funding:

    • Members will receive allowances as specified in Georgia law, with funding for the committee's activities coming from appropriated Senate funds.

  6. Reporting:

    • The committee must file a report with findings and recommendations before its abolishment date, which is set for December 1, 2025. Reports must be approved by a majority vote of the committee.

  7. Abolishment:

    • The committee will be dissolved on December 1, 2025, unless extended or reauthorized.

Impact

The establishment of this committee is expected to:
- Provide a focused examination of the challenges faced by youth in foster care during their transition to adulthood.
- Identify gaps in current services and resources, leading to potential legislative recommendations aimed at improving outcomes for these young individuals.
- Address significant disparities in education, employment, and housing stability compared to their peers in the general population.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 28, 2025: Bill introduced and placed in the Senate hopper.
  • March 3, 2025: Read and referred to committee.
  • March 20, 2025: Committee favorably reported the bill.
  • March 21, 2025: Read a second time in the Senate.
  • March 25, 2025: Third reading and passed/adopted by the Senate.

This resolution reflects a commitment to enhancing support for vulnerable youth in foster care, ensuring they have the necessary resources to thrive as they transition into adulthood.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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