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MI HB4978

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

George Darany

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services shall prepare and distribute age-appropriate information to foster children describing the children's assurance of quality foster care policy and complaint procedures for policy violations.

  • Information provided to foster children shall include details on contacting their caseworker, legal guardian ad litem, the office of the children's ombudsman, how to file complaints, and other relevant contact information.

  • Department must implement these provisions no later than 90 days after the effective date of this amendatory act.

  • Bill is contingent on enactment of both House Bill 4976 and House Bill 4977 during the 98th Legislature before taking effect.

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 4976'15, HB 4977'15

State agencies (existing): human services

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

12/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Human Services5/17/2016
Families, Children, And Seniors10/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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