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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

Senate Bill 1117

Senate Author:  Zaffirini

Effective:  9-1-15

House Sponsor:  Naishtat


            Senate Bill 1117 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to ensure that the transition plan provided to each youth 16 years of age or older under DFPS conservatorship to assist the youth in transitioning from foster care to independent living includes specified provisions to assist the youth in managing the youth's housing needs after the youth leaves foster care.