Introduced
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To revise the regulations for state foster child subsidies when a child is placed with grandparents or other relatives. Among other changes, the bill would require the child to live with the guardian for at least six months before becoming eligible for subsidies in some cases, require the guardian to be a licensed foster parent and to undergo a criminal background check, give the guardian $2,000 against the up-front costs of obtaining the guardianship, require a state determination that adoption is not an appropriate alternative, require evidence of attachment and commitment by the child and the guardian, respectively, and more.
Referred to the Committee on Families and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To revise the regulations for state foster child subsidies when a child is placed with grandparents or other relatives. Among other changes, the bill would require the child to live with the guardian for at least six months before becoming eligible for subsidies in some cases, require the guardian to be a licensed foster parent and to undergo a criminal background check, give the guardian $2,000 against the up-front costs of obtaining the guardianship, require a state determination that adoption is not an appropriate alternative, require evidence of attachment and commitment by the child and the guardian, respectively, and more.
