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AR HB1849
Bill
Status
Passed
4/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Scott Baltz
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AI Summary
- Acknowledges insufficient foster homes in Arkansas and establishes legislative intent to keep removed children in their home communities with family settings when possible
- Recognizes benefits of community-based placement including reduced hardship on children, families, and service workers who would avoid traveling outside the community for visitations and appointments
- Authorizes the Division of Children and Family Services to compensate community providers through standard board payments when providers offer homes with house parents
- Amends Arkansas Code § 19-11-203(14)(I) to expand the definition of foster care maintenance services to include community providers licensed as family style residential homes or approved family home settings
- Approved April 4, 2017
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Placement Of A Juvenile Removed From His Or Her Home.
Last Action
Notification that HB1849 is now Act 893
4/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/20/2017
Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/2/2017
Full Bill Text
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