Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session
An Act To Establish The Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection For Success Act; To Provide That When A Child Enters Into The Care And Custody Of The Department Of Child Protection Services (cps), The Department Shall Determine If A Child Is Eligible Or Receiving Earned Federal Benefits; To Provide That A Representative Payee May Be Appropriate In Certain Circumstances; To Require Cps To Conduct An Annual Review Regarding Eligibility Of Such Benefits For A Child; To Provide That Cps Shall Develop And Implement A Success Sequence Savings And Disbursement Plan For Each Child With Conserved Earned Benefits; And For Related Purposes.
Approved by Governor (2026-03-13)