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Foster youth: permanency.

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

CA AB 1879 · Assembly Bill · 2015–2016

Stage
Session ended
Started in
Assembly
Sponsor
1
Latest action
May 27, 2016

What it does

Existing law provides that a minor may be removed from the physical custody of his or her parents if there is a substantial danger to the physical health of the child or the child is suffering severe emotional damage and there are no reasonable means to protect the child without removing him or her. Additionally, a minor who is in wardship proceedings may be removed from the physical custody of his or her parents if the court finds that one of several facts is present, including that the parent or guardian has failed to provide proper maintenance, training, and education for the minor. When a minor is removed from the physical custody of his or her parents in dependency or wardship…

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 27, 2016

  3. Floor (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.

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