1.1 .................... moves to amend H.F. No. 3564 as follows:
1.2Page 46, line 32, delete "
17" and insert "
16"
1.3Page 47, line 1, delete "
the child"
1.4Page 47, line 2, delete "
has"
1.5Page 47, line 4, delete "
is" and insert "
it"
1.6Page 47, delete lines 10 through 14, and insert:
1.7 "
(2) The court shall make findings regarding progress toward or accomplishment of
1.8the following goals:
1.9 (i) the child, the child's parents or legal guardian, and the foster parents have been
1.10notified in writing of the availability of foster care benefits up to age 21 and how to file an
1.11appeal if a request for foster care benefits up to age 21 is denied by the county;
1.12(ii) the child has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent;
1.13(iii) the child has completed a driver's education course or has demonstrated the
1.14ability to use public transportation in the child's community;
1.15(iv) the child is employed or enrolled in postsecondary education;
1.16(v) the child has applied for and obtained postsecondary education financial aid for
1.17which the child is eligible;
1.18(vi) the child has health care coverage and health care providers to meet the child's
1.19physical and mental health needs;
1.20(vii) the child has applied for and obtained disability income assistance for which
1.21the child is eligible;
1.22(viii) the child has obtained affordable housing with necessary supports, which does
1.23not include a homeless shelter;
1.24(ix) the child has saved sufficient funds to pay for the first month's rent and a
1.25damage deposit;
1.26(x) the child has an alternative affordable housing plan, which does not include a
1.27homeless shelter, if the original housing plan is unworkable;
2.1(xi) the child, if male, has registered for the Selective Service; and
2.2(xii) the child has a permanent connection to a caring adult."
2.3Page 47, line 15, after "
agency" insert "
in conjunction with the placement provider"