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Bill about state agencies giving internship preferences to foster children resubmitted

A bill approved by the state Senate unanimously is going back for a vote after being amended.  The bill requires state agencies to give preference to foster children when hiring or selecting interns.  The proposal has been amended to say that preference means priority over similarly qualified applicants. 

 

New Milford Representative Cecilia Buck-Taylor, an attorney, has represented kids assisted by the Department of Children and Families and those who haven't.

 

She says the bill discriminates against inner city children who don't come to the attention of DCF, against children in environments that no one pays attention to and against children who are less fortunate.

 

The state agencies and the interns are not required to request or disclose foster child status. 

 

The House approved the bill on a 113-to-22 vote, with the Greater Danbury area delegation spilt.  The proposal is now back on the Senate calendar.

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