Arizona 57th Legislature - First Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1303 — extended foster care service model

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 1303 has added a specific focus on an "extended foster care service model." This change clarifies the bill's intent and emphasizes support for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system. By highlighting this model, the bill aims to improve services and stability for these individuals, ensuring they receive the help they need during a crucial time in their lives.

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Senate Engrossed extended foster care service model State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SENATE BILL 1303 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-521.03;
extended foster care service model State of Arizona Senate Fifty-seventh Legislature First Regular Session SB 1303 Introduced by Senator Shope AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 8-521.03;
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - SB 1303 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) - i - S.B.
1303 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
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1303 D.
ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE, THE SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR ITS SUCCESSOR COMMITTEE, AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR ITS SUCCESSOR - 2 - SB 1303 COMMITTEE, A REPORT ON THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL.
ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE, THE SENATE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR ITS SUCCESSOR COMMITTEE, AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE, OR ITS SUCCESSOR - 2 - S.B.
1303 COMMITTEE, A REPORT ON THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL.
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This bill establishes new requirements and provisions for an extended foster care comprehensive service model in Arizona.

  • Title 8, Chapter 4, Article 4

    Section 8-521.03. Extended foster care comprehensive service model; extended foster care success coaching program; quality review committee; reporting requirements; fund; definitions

    New section added to establish a comprehensive service model for extended foster care.

  • 8-521.03

    A. WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PREPARE A SCOPE OF WORK FOR AN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL THAT INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND REQUIRED CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED BY CONTRACTED COMMUNITY PROVIDERS FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.

    The Department is required to create a scope of work for an extended foster care service model including supportive services.

  • 8-521.03

    B. THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL SHALL INCLUDE AN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE PROGRAM.

    Establishes a success coaching program to support young adults in the extended foster care program.

  • 8-521.03

    C. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUPERVISE AND MONITOR THE SUCCESS OF THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE SUCCESS COACHING PROGRAM.

    Creates a mandate for the Department to supervise the success coaching program.

  • 8-521.03

    G. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH AN EXTENDED FOSTER CARE QUALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT CONSISTING OF DEPARTMENT STAFF MEMBERS.

    Requires the establishment of a quality review committee to ensure extended foster care program effectiveness.

  • 8-521.03

    H. ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMITTEE... A REPORT ON THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL.

    Mandates annual reporting to legislative committees regarding the service model.

  • 8-521.03

    J. THE EXTENDED FOSTER CARE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE MODEL FUND IS ESTABLISHED CONSISTING OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS.

    Creates a fund to support the extended foster care comprehensive service model.

  • 8-521.03

    K. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION: 1. "DEPARTMENT" MEANS THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SAFETY.

    Defines terms for the new section, clarifying the roles of the Department of Child Safety.

Action History

  1. DP

  2. DP

  3. House Second Reading

  4. House First Reading.

  5. Transmit to House

  6. PASSED

  7. DP

  8. DP

  9. Senate Second Reading

  10. Senate First Reading

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (92)

92 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 26 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 14300
Total 26301
% of votes cast 87%10%0%3%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Analise Ortiz Democrat Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Burch Democrat Not Voting
Eva Diaz Democrat Yea
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Lauren Kuby Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Yea
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
Carine Werner Republican Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
Hildy Angius Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Yea
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Kevin Payne Republican Yea
Mark Finchem Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Timothy "Tim" Dunn Republican Yea
Venden "Vince" Leach Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1303?
SB 1303 is sponsored by Thomas "T.J." Shope (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1303?
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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