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MS SB2774
Bill
AI Summary
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Grants the Department of Child Protection Services sole authority to determine appropriate placements for children when a youth court awards legal custody to the department.
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Applies to children under age 21 placed in DCPS custody by youth court order for neglect, abuse, exploitation, human trafficking, or delinquency.
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Maintains existing DCPS foster care placement program objectives including child protection, family reunification, adoption placement, and concurrent planning for permanent living arrangements.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Department of Child Protection Services; authorize sole placement authority for children in legal custody of CPS.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Division A1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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