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CT SB00294

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eileen Daily

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces gender-specific pronouns in statute § 17a-98 with gender-neutral language regarding the Commissioner of Children and Families' duties
  • Requires the Commissioner to visit each foster home at least once every sixty days to supervise children under the department's care
  • Mandates the Commissioner visit the family home of children or youth with behavioral health needs within sixty days of placement to assess causes and determine treatment resources needed
  • Requires the Department of Children and Families to create a form for foster families to request special permissions, such as overnight or out-of-state travel, with a mandatory five-business-day response deadline; requests are deemed approved if the department fails to respond within this timeframe
  • Effective date: October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Children And The Department Of Children And Families.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/8/2012
Joint Committee on Children2/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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