Foster Care
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
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Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living. [SB-1379]
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Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living.
Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West
Signed By The Governor on 06/18/2023
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Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency. [SB-1330]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the exchange of certain information between the Department of Family and Protective Services or certain foster care services contractors and a state or local juvenile justice agency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry
Read First Time on 03/16/2023
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Maine 131st Legislature
Resolve, to Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Foster Parents by 20 Percent [HB-898]
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[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
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Resolve, to Increase the Reimbursement Rate for Foster Parents by 20 Percent
Sponsored by: Sen. Troy Dale Jackson
Reports Read on 05/02/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system. [HB-2822]
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[Human Services ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a study on the housing needs of youth transitioning out of foster care or the juvenile justice system.
Sponsored by: Rep. Toni Rose
Received From The House on 05/10/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty. [SB-1165]
[Children and Youth ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Public Safety ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in agency foster homes; creating a civil penalty.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell
Read First Time on 03/09/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living. [HB-2645]
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Relating to a pilot program to increase the financial independence of foster youth who are transitioning to independent living.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Klick
Read First Time on 05/16/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care. [SB-1073]
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[Poverty ]
Relating to measures to assist students enrolled at public institutions of higher education who are homeless or who are or were in foster care.
Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West
Co-author Authorized on 03/15/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
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Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications [HB-988]
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Modifying the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program by clarifying and altering certain provisions relating to the administration of the Program; establishing the employer and employee shares of the total rate of contribution; prohibiting the total rate of contribution from exceeding 1.2% of an employee's wages; requiring the State to pay for certain contributions for certain covered employees; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse certain community providers for certain employer contributions in a certain manner; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robbyn Lewis
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 258 on 05/03/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services. [HB-2066]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eugene Wu
Read First Time on 05/15/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Child Abuse and Neglect - Reports and Records - Disclosure [SB-631]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
Requiring a local director of a local department of social services or the Secretary of Human Services to disclose certain reports and records of child abuse and neglect within 30 days after receiving a request if certain conditions are met; requiring the Secretary to notify the State's Attorney's office of a request to disclose certain reports and records of child abuse and neglect; requiring the State's Attorney's office to be given 30 days during which the office is authorized to redact certain portions of the reports and records; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Dulany James
Hearing 4/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
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Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications [SB-828]
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[Insurance ]
[Healthcare ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Human Services ]
Modifying the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program by clarifying and altering certain provisions relating to the administration of the Program; establishing the employer and employee shares of the total rate of contribution; prohibiting the total rate of contribution from exceeding 1.2% of an employee's wage; requiring the State to pay for certain contributions for certain covered employees; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse certain community providers for certain employer contributions in a certain manner; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 259 on 05/03/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
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Primary and Secondary Education - Virtual Education [SB-610]
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[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Requiring a teacher preparation program to include certain training related to teaching in a virtual learning environment as a component of instruction; providing that a county board of education may authorize a county superintendent of schools, under certain circumstances, to provide virtual education days to students instead of closing the public schools in the county because of severe weather conditions; altering the requirements for virtual schools established by a county board of education; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Alonzo T. Washington
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 804 on 05/28/2023
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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home. [SB-719]
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[Housing ]
[Property Tax ]
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
Sponsored by: Rep. Shawn Thierry
Signed By The Governor on 06/18/2023
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Alaska 33rd Legislature
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Adult Home Care; Med Assist.; Health Info [SB-57]
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[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Senior Citizens ]
An Act relating to the sharing of confidential health information between the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to home- and community-based services under the medical assistance program; relating to medical assistance for recipients of Medicaid waivers; establishing a host care home license and procedures; providing for the transition of individuals from foster care to host home care settings; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rules
Manifest Error(s) on 10/16/2023
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Alaska 33rd Legislature
Runaways; Dfcs/doh: Duties/licensing/info [SB-59]
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An Act relating to the licensing of runaway shelters; relating to advisors to the board of trustees of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; relating to the sharing of confidential health information between the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rules
Read The First Time - Referrals on 02/06/2023
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Alaska 33rd Legislature
Adult Home Care; Med Assistance [HB-58]
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[Public Health ]
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[Senior Citizens ]
An Act relating to medical assistance for recipients of Medicaid waivers; establishing an adult care home license and procedures; providing for the transition of individuals from foster care to adult home care settings; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Rep.
L&c Rpt 7dp on 03/17/2023
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Alaska 33rd Legislature
Runaways; Dfcs/doh: Duties/licensing/info [HB-60]
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[Mental Health ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
An Act relating to the licensing of runaway shelters; relating to advisors to the board of trustees of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; relating to the sharing of confidential health information between the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; relating to the duties of the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services; and providing for an effective date.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Returned To Hss Committee on 03/20/2024
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Utah 2023 General Session
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Child Welfare Modifications [SB-163]
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[Human Services ]
Child Welfare Modifications
Sponsored by: Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Governor Signed In Lieutenant Governor's Office For Filing on 03/15/2023
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 37, relative to the department of children's services. [HB-1393]
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[Healthcare ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
As introduced, requires the department of children's services to include in the permanency plan of a child who has been removed from the custody of the child's parent or guardian, due to drug abuse by the parent or guardian, the requirement that the parent or guardian submit to monthly drug testing prior to and for at least six months after the return of the child to the custody of the parent or guardian, to demonstrate that the parent or guardian is able to maintain a drug free lifestyle in order to provide a safe home for the child. - Amends TCA
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Sponsored by: Rep. Torrey C. Harris
Assigned To S/c Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee on 02/16/2024
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Tennessee 113th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, relative to foster care. [HB-1395]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Insurance ]
[Human Services ]
As introduced, requires the department of children's services to provide a foster parent who is providing care for a foster child that is 15 years of age or older with a supplement in an amount equal to the actual cost incurred by the parent for providing car insurance for the foster child. - Amends TCA Title 37.
Sponsored by: Rep. Torrey C. Harris
Returned To The Clerk's Desk. on 03/21/2023