Introduced
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To require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a foster care quality assurance policy as specified in the bill. Among other things this would require officials to place children with relatives and siblings where appropriate, place children in the least restrictive setting that is appropriate, ensure specified educational opportunities and more. It would also establish grievance procedures if a child’s treatment doesn’t meet the prescribed standards.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To require the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a foster care quality assurance policy as specified in the bill. Among other things this would require officials to place children with relatives and siblings where appropriate, place children in the least restrictive setting that is appropriate, ensure specified educational opportunities and more. It would also establish grievance procedures if a child’s treatment doesn’t meet the prescribed standards.
Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
