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MO HB2605
Bill
Status
4/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeanie Lauer
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AI Summary
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Establishes a "reasonable and prudent parent standard" allowing foster caregivers to make everyday decisions about children's participation in extracurricular, social, and enrichment activities without prior court approval
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Requires caregivers to receive training on child developmental stages and applying the reasonable and prudent parent standard, and provides liability protection for caregivers who follow this standard
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Children age 14 and older must be consulted on their case plans and may choose individuals to participate on their family support team, including designating an advisor/advocate
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Youth aging out of foster care at 18 must receive their birth certificate, Social Security card, health insurance information, medical records, and state ID or driver's license (unless in care less than 6 months)
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Prohibits permanency plans of "another planned permanent living arrangement" for children under 16, and requires courts to make specific findings at each permanency hearing for older children with such plans
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding children in foster care
Last Action
Executive Session Held (S) - SCS voted do pass
4/28/2016