Senate Bill 1379
Senate Author: Parker et al.
Effective: 9-1-23
House Sponsor: Lujan et al.
Senate Bill 1379 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to establish a pilot program to assist foster youth to achieve financial security and independence as the youth transition to independent living. Among other provisions relating to the program's operation, the bill requires DFPS to enter into an agreement with one or more financial institutions to establish savings and checking accounts for participating foster youth who are at least 14 but not more than 21 years of age and authorizes DFPS to seek partnerships with persons who will match money deposited into those accounts.