Texas § HR.32.02471 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER
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§ HR.32.02471. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION. (a) In this section, "independent foster care adolescent" has the meaning assigned by Section 32.0247 . (b) The commission shall provide medical assistance to a person who: (1) is 21 years of age or older but younger than 23 years of age; (2) would be eligible to receive assistance as an independent foster care adolescent under Section 32.0247 if the person were younger than 21 years of age; and (3) is enrolled in an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003 (8), Education Code, or a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003 (15), Education Code, that is located in this state and is making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 268 (S.B. 10 ), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.088, eff. April 2, 2015.
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Section HR.32.02471 ("MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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