Out-of-Home Placement Providers - Individuals Enrolled in Higher Education and Vocational Training Programs

Extended the exemption and return-to-placement provisions to include individuals enrolled in residential vocational training programs.

Established a formal request process requiring individuals to ask local social services departments at least 30 days before a scheduled break to return to their placement provider.

Set strict deadlines for the local department to recommend a decision within 21 days and the state Department of Human Services to approve or deny the request within 14 days before the break.

Updated eligibility criteria to include temporary closures of training programs alongside breaks and leaves of absence.