Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

House Bill

H.R. 7463

119th Congress

Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 10, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Judy Chu

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Families

Summary

The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to improve college access and completion rates for young people who have experienced foster care. This bill recognizes that foster youth face unique barriers to higher education and seeks to provide additional support to help them pursue and complete college degrees or vocational training.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/10/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act

The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to improve college access and completion rates for young people who have experienced foster care. This bill recognizes that foster youth face unique barriers to higher education and seeks to

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The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to improve college access and completion rates for young people who have experienced foster care. This bill recognizes that foster youth face unique barriers to higher education and seeks to provide additional support to help them pursue and complete college degrees or vocational training.

Bill Number: 7463
Introduced: 2/10/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Families

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Fact Sheet

Title: Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act
Bill Number: 7463
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/10/2026
Summary: The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to improve college access and completion rates for young people who have experienced foster care. This bill recognizes that foster youth face unique barriers to higher education and seeks to provide additional support to help them

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act aims to improve college access and completion rates for young people who have experienced foster care. This bill recognizes that foster youth face unique barriers to higher education and seeks to provide additional support to help them pursue and complete college degrees or vocational training.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses educational disparities faced by foster youth, who attend college at significantly lower rates than their peers despite facing additional life challenges
Likely provides funding, support services, or policy changes to help foster youth navigate college applications, financial aid, and campus life
Could include provisions for extended support beyond age 18, when many foster youth lose access to resources but still need educational assistance
Aims to break the cycle of poverty by increasing educational attainment among a vulnerable population

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit approximately 20,000+ young people who age out of foster care each year, many of whom face housing instability, lack family support networks, and have limited financial resources for college. By improving their access to higher education and providing tools for success, the legislation could increase graduation rates among foster youth and improve their long-term economic prospects. Schools, social service agencies, and communities would also benefit from having better-educated citizens who are more likely to achieve financial stability.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Families

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7463, 119th Congress (2026). "Foster Youth Postsecondary Education Access and Success Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7463