CA AB2664

Amends the definition of when a foster child is deemed to have "entered foster care" when a court initially returns custody to a parent or guardian, but then removes the child again on a subsequent petition under Section 342 or 387.

Specifies that in these cases, the child is deemed to have entered foster care on the earlier of the jurisdictional hearing date for the subsequent petition or 60 days after removal under that subsequent petition.

Requires that the disposition on a subsequent petition under Section 342 or 387 be considered the "initial disposition" for purposes of calculating reunification services timelines.

Establishes that for permanency review hearing calculations, the child is deemed originally removed on the date taken into custody under the subsequent petition, potentially extending the timeframe for reunification services.

Exempts the state from providing reimbursement to local agencies under the 2011 Realignment Legislation for costs of this mandate.