Lets more foster youth get job training and education support starting at a younger age.
This bill would expand education and job training opportunities for young people who have been in foster care. It would allow them to start receiving support at age 14 instead of 16. The bill would also cover more types of training, like apprenticeships and short-term programs, and could provide support for an extra year if remedial education is needed.
Today, young people who have been in foster care can generally get education and job training support. This support starts at age 16, usually for up to 5 years, and covers college or postsecondary vocational institutions. After this bill, youth who experienced foster care at age 14 or older would be eligible for support. They could get help for up to 6 years if they need remedial education. The support would also cover short-term job training, apprenticeships, and costs for getting a GED or remedial education.
HR 7343 · 119th Congress · February 4, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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