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GA HB1423
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 49-5-24 to require that the state-wide automated child welfare information system share information and data regarding foster children with foster care providers and local school systems
- Mandates sharing of foster child data with child-placing agencies, child-caring institutions, group-care facilities, and foster families providing care for a foster child
- Requires information and data on a foster child to be provided to the receiving local school system within five business days of the school system's request when a foster child is placed in or moves into that jurisdiction
- Limits data sharing to what is permitted under state and federal privacy laws, including FERPA and HIPAA, to protect the privacy and confidentiality of the information
- Aims to facilitate seamless and successful transitions for foster children who are placed in or move between local jurisdictions by improving interagency data sharing
Legislative Description
Social services; ensure information contained in automated child welfare systems is shared with foster providers and school systems
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/28/2022
Committee Referrals
Juvenile Justice2/24/2022
Full Bill Text
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