House Bill 340 Summary

• Amends Section 39-1202 of Idaho Code to revise definitions and add a new definition related to child care licensing.

• Defines "temporary alcohol-drug abuse treatment facility that is part of a pilot program" as a children's residential care facility operating prior to January 1, 2020, treating children ages 13-17 with substance abuse or alcohol problems for no more than four months per calendar year.

• Requires pilot program facilities to meet specific operational standards including criminal background checks for staff, separate facilities by sex, proximity to emergency medical care within 50 miles, and zoning/fire safety compliance.

• Mandates that facilities obtain referrals from health care providers or courts, notify schools/courts before accepting children, and obtain parental consent for medical and substance abuse treatment.

• Requires facilities to report to the child protection legislative review panel by July 1, 2023, and every two years thereafter on treatment program efficacy, with intent for legislature to create a structural template for similar programs in other parts of Idaho.