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DCS technical changes and adoption subsidies.

It became law on Mar 11, 2024.

IN HB 1064 · House Bill · 2024

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Became law
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+3
Latest action
Mar 11, 2024

What it does

Relocates the definition of "foster youth". Defines "licensed kinship caregiver". Makes the following changes with regard to state adoption subsidies: (1) Removes the age requirement for eligibility. (2) Provides that a child who is a ward of the department of child services (DCS) is considered hard to place for purposes of eligibility. Removes language regarding medical passports. Provides that if a child in foster care receives medical care, the person having custody of the child shall inform the provider that the child is in foster care and require a copy of the medical treatment record to be sent to the DCS local office. Provides that DCS shall not make an out-of-home placement of a…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

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    Mar 11, 2024

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