ND HB1095

Amends definitions in North Dakota Century Code Section 50-11-00.1 to clarify that "approval" applies to Native American family homes and tribal-owned facilities located on recognized Indian reservations that are exempt from state licensing but eligible for Title IV-E federal funding.

Renumbers and reorganizes definition subsections in Section 50-11-00.1, including definitions for "authorized agent," "department," "facility," and various types of foster care arrangements for both adults and children.

Maintains existing definitions for family foster homes (maximum four unrelated adults or children), group homes (more than four but fewer than ten unrelated children), and residential child care facilities (more than eight unrelated children).

Amends Section 50-11-03.2 to require that public funds for foster care may only be used in facilities that are licensed or approved by the Department of Human Services, and prohibits government entities from arranging care in unlicensed or unapproved facilities.

Passed by House vote of 93-0 (1 absent) and Senate vote of 46-0 (1 absent) during the 2011 legislative session.