MS SB2191

Creates the "Mississippi Foster Parent's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities" establishing 20 specific rights for foster parents and relative caregivers, including advance notice of appointments and court hearings, opportunity to attend IEP meetings, access to child information, and 24/7 communication access with department personnel.

Requires foster parents to receive comprehensive information about children prior to or within 15 days of placement, including medical, dental, behavioral health, psychological, educational, and family background information.

Establishes foster parent responsibilities including understanding department functions, sharing relevant information about the child, maintaining confidentiality, cooperating with reunification plans, and attending court hearings.

Requires courts to notify the Attorney General's office within 7 working days whenever a permanency plan changes to termination of parental rights or adoption.

Requires the Department of Child Protection Services to develop a grievance procedure for foster parents to raise complaints regarding the Bill of Rights and Responsibilities; clarifies that the bill creates no private right of action.