2007 Senate Bill 672 ↩

Senate Roll Call 401: Passed

To authorize the appointment of a legal guardian for a child who has been removed from his or her family by the state, who would have authority to disburse funds for the child’s support and care in a foster home, facilitate the child’s education and social or other activities, authorize medical or other professional care, etc. The bill would establish procedures for appointing a guardian, challenging the appointment, and reviewing it. The bill is part of a foster care legislative package consisting of Senate Bills 668 to 672.