Foster Youth In Transition Program Clarifications

The act updates and clarifies language related to the foster youth in transition program (program), including: Defining "dependent on the court" as being under the juvenile court's jurisdiction; Directing the court to advise the juvenile of specific services; Repealing certain provisions related to continuing jurisdiction of the court; Adding provisions to the program for juveniles or youths who were in a dependency and neglect case or other case pursuant to the Children's Code; Updating and specifying the form and content of the petition for the program; and Adding language and requirements concerning the initial hearing related to the program.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)