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Senate Bill 983 |
Senate Author: Davis, Wendy et al. |
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Effective: 9-1-09 |
House Sponsor: Rose |
Senate Bill 983 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to provide certain personal records to a child who is being discharged from foster care who is at least 18 years of age or has had the disabilities of minority removed not later than the 30th day before, rather than the 30th day after, the date of discharge. The bill adds to the records required to be provided a personal identification certificate, a social security card or replacement card, and proof of enrollment in Medicaid, if appropriate. The bill also requires DFPS, in cooperation with the Texas Education Agency and the Department of Public Safety, to develop a plan to provide each child in the permanent managing conservatorship of the department the opportunity to complete a driver's education course and to obtain a driver's license before the child leaves conservatorship. The bill requires DFPS to report to the legislature the results of the plan not later than December 1, 2010.