H.R. 7463 — what changed
Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 1 section amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.
Sec. 2 Increase in maximum education and training voucher amount and provision of greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education
In general— Section 477(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(i)) is amended—
in paragraph (3)—
changed
by striking “training “that program” and inserting “training program “that education or training program, (except that the State may establish a grace period to allow a youth to continue participation in activities described in subsection (i)(4)(A), paragraph (4)(A), after an assessment and consultation with the youth, if the State determines that reasonable circumstances warrant the grace period),”;period)”; and
removed
by striking “that program” and inserting “that education or training program”; and
renumbered
was (2)(3)(4)
by striking “the program” and inserting “the voucher program”; and
in paragraph (4)(B), by striking “$5,000” and inserting “$12,000”.
Guidance— The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with youth who have experienced foster care, shall develop and issue model guidance to States and jurisdictions receiving allotments under section 477(c) of the Social Security Act for implementation of the amendment made by subsection (a)(1) of this section.