HB2721

Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act"

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act" to support homeless and foster youth in higher education.

The bill establishes the "Success for Homeless and Foster Youth in Higher Education Act" to support homeless and foster youth in higher education. It requires institutions to designate a liaison to assist these students with financial aid and other assistance. The department of higher education and workforce development must create a searchable directory of these liaisons, updated annually. Institutions may grant resident status to homeless youth under 19 years old, regardless of residency duration.

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History

Feb 23

House

Withdrawn (H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)