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IA SF2096
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
- Requires proposed foster parents to complete 30 hours of department-approved training for initial licensure, with the department authorized to waive all or part of this requirement based on the applicant's relevant training, experience, or other good cause
- Mandates 6 hours of annual foster parent training for license renewal, with military service members on active duty exempted from this requirement
- Specifies required training topics including child welfare overview, biological parent contact, behavior management, trauma and child development effects, and attachment/grief/loss
- Allows training completion through approved programs offered by public or private agencies with expertise in child foster care or related subject areas
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to foster parent training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care providers. (Formerly SSB 3016.) Effective date: 07/01/2026
Last Action
Message from House. S.J. 438.
3/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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