SB 1051 - Sater, David
Creates the Foster Care Bill of Rights
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
6421S.02I
Title
SB 1051
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2016
Committee
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Children Committee (6421S.03C)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SB 1051 - This act establishes and enumerates the Foster Care Bill of Rights. The Children's Division shall provide every school-aged foster child and his or her foster parent with an age-appropriate orientation and explanation of the bill of rights, as well as make them readily available and easily accessible online. Additionally, every Children's Division office, residential care facility, child placing agency, or other agency involved in the care and placement of foster children shall post the bill of rights in the office, facility, or agency.
This act is similar to SB 1073 (2016).
SARAH HASKINS