What does Preamble of Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act do?

This bill proposes to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount. The bill intends to provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

What does INCREASE IN MAXIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING VOUCHER AMOUNT AND of Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to increase support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education. The maximum education and training voucher amount is increased. A grace period may be established for youth to continue participation in certain activities.

What does IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY AND YOUTH AWARENESS OF EDUCATION AND of Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act do?

This section amends Section 477(i) of the Social Security Act to require states to ensure eligible youth are aware of potential benefits provided under the subsection. The amendment mandates that the program include a simplified, user-tested, and standard form for youth to apply for vouchers, accessible electronically. Section 477(d)(1) of the Social Security Act is amended to allow states to use funds from their allotments for outreach related to youth awareness of voucher benefits. States can use funds for any purpose related to the voucher program.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act do?

This Act amends section 477 of the Social Security Act. The amendments made by this Act will become effective one year after the date of its enactment. The Act aims to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount. The Act also intends to provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.

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Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 2/10/2026

Author: Judy Chu (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases the maximum education and training voucher amount to provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
States are required to ensure eligible youth are aware of potential benefits provided under the program and must use a simplified, user-tested, and standard form for voucher applications.
States are allowed to use funds from their allotments for outreach related to youth awareness of voucher benefits and for any purpose related to the voucher program.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7432(Passed House)Official page

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