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MI HB5851

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

George Darany

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must prepare and distribute age-appropriate information to each child placed in foster care describing the children's assurance of quality foster care policy.

  • Information provided to foster children must include the process to follow if they have concerns regarding violations of the children's assurance of quality foster care policy.

  • Required information must identify the foster child's caseworker, legal guardian ad litem, the office of the children's ombudsman, complaint filing procedures, and contact information for addressing issues.

  • Department must implement these provisions by no later than July 1, 2015.

  • Bill takes effect only if House Bill 5849 and House Bill 5850 are also enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Children; foster care; information regarding the foster children's assurance of quality foster care policy; require the department of human services to provide to foster children. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5849'14, HB 5850'14

State agencies (existing), human services

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/24/2014

9/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors9/23/2014

Full Bill Text

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