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AK HB261
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Geran Tarr
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AI Summary
- Amends AS 47.10.080(q) to require the department to provide mental health screening for children in licensed foster care when ordered by the court
- Mental health screening is subject to the rights and responsibilities of parents, guardians, or foster parents to make decisions regarding the child under AS 47.10.084
- Requires foster parents to maintain and update records of medical, mental, educational, and behavioral services provided to the child
- Mandates foster parents provide all service records to the department when the child leaves the foster home placement
- Requires foster parents to maintain confidentiality of child records except when disclosure is allowed under department regulations or necessary to ensure continuation of care
Legislative Description
Mental Health Screening/foster Children
Families
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
2/19/2020
Committee Referrals
Health & Social Services2/19/2020
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