Public Law 106-579

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gptkbp:amendedBy gptkb:Social_Security_Act
gptkbp:citation gptkb:113_Stat._1822
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:106th_United_States_Congress
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Law 106-579
gptkbp:mainProvision allowed states to extend Medicaid coverage to former foster youth up to age 21
required states to collect data on outcomes for youth leaving foster care
increased funding for independent living programs
provided states with greater flexibility in designing programs for youth leaving foster care
expanded the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
required states to provide services to youth up to age 21
gptkbp:publicLawNumber 106-579
gptkbp:purpose to assist youth aging out of foster care
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:John_H._Chafee_Foster_Care_Independence_Program
gptkbp:shortName gptkb:Foster_Care_Independence_Act_of_1999
gptkbp:signedBy gptkb:Bill_Clinton
1999-12-14
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Moment_of_Remembrance_Act
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