Allows adoption assistance agreements for children diagnosed with special needs after final adoption.

This bill amends the Family Code to allow the Department of Family and Protective Services to enter into adoption assistance agreements for children diagnosed with special needs after a final adoption order. This applies to adoptions finalized before, on, or after the bill's effective date. The department must implement this provision only if the legislature appropriates specific funds; otherwise, it may use other available funds. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Allows adoption assistance agreements for children diagnosed with special needs after final adoption.

This bill amends the Family Code to allow the Department of Family and Protective Services to enter into adoption assistance agreements for children diagnosed with special needs after a final adoption order. This applies to adoptions finalized before, on, or after the bill's effective date. The department must implement this provision only if the legislature appropriates specific funds; otherwise, it may use other available funds. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.