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Idaho bill allowing foster youth to stay in the system until they're 23 approved by Senate

by LAURA GUIDO/Coeur d'Alene Press
| March 14, 2025 1:00 AM

BOISE — The Idaho Senate on Thursday passed a bill to allow eligible foster youth to stay in the system until age 23.

Senators passed House Bill 245 to raise the age eligibility for extended foster care from 21 to 23, after debate about whether it was the proper role of government. The bill goes to the governor for his signature. 

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