HB0396 - Illinois: Appropriation, Fee, Housing, School

DCFS-CHILDREN'S ACCOUNTS Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that, if the person who gives, donates, or bequeaths money or other property to children under the care of the Department provides in writing that it is to be used for a specific purpose, the Department shall use the money or other property only for that purpose. Provides that on and after October 1, 2007, subject to appropriation, all youths emancipated from the Department are eligible to receive a payment from the Department not to exceed $1,500 for the purpose of promoting successful transition outcomes by supporting initial housing and living expenses for the recipient. Requires the Department to establish rules concerning (i) eligibility criteria for the receipt of funds under this paragraph and (ii) a process for disseminating the payments. Effective July 1, 2007. House Amendment No. 1 Deletes provisions concerning payments to youths emancipated from the Department. Provides [...]

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