Sec. 3.9. For purposes of section 7 of this chapter, "foster youth" means an individual who is: (1) at least sixteen (16) years of age; and (2) certified or acknowledged as a foster youth (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-110(b)) by the department of child services or a designee of the department of child services. As added by P.L.90-2025, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.67-2026, SEC.3; P.L.145-2026, SEC.151.