SB1950 Summary

• Public agencies serving as custodian or guardian must file written reports with the court when a minor remains in shelter over 30 days, psychiatric hospital past clinical readiness, detention facility due to lack of placement, inappropriate placement over 30 days, or licensed facility on corrective action plan.

• Required reports must explain steps taken to ensure appropriate placement, how the minor's needs are being met, and for cases (a)-(d) include anticipated placement, rationale, and expected placement date.

• Court may determine that a minor's current or planned placement is not necessary or appropriate and must document factual bases, enter specific findings, and enter orders necessary to protect the minor's health, safety, and best interests.

• Deletes the provision limiting court authority to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in care plans.