85R5877 MK-D     By: Miles S.B. No. 482       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to the creation of a program to assist foster care youth   and former foster care youth in accessing higher education, career   information, and skills certifications.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Subchapter B, Chapter 264, Family Code, is   amended by adding Section 264.1211 to read as follows:          Sec. 264.1211.  CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.     The department shall collaborate with local workforce development   boards, foster care transition centers, community and technical   colleges, schools, and any other appropriate workforce industry   resources to create a program that:                (1)  assists foster care youth and former foster care   youth in obtaining:                      (A)  a high school diploma or a high school   equivalency certificate; and                      (B)  industry certifications that are necessary   for occupations that are in high demand;                (2)  provides career guidance to foster care youth and   former foster care youth; and                (3)  informs foster care youth and former foster care   youth about the tuition and fee waivers for institutions of higher   education that are available under Section 54.366, Education Code.           SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.