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NY S01752
Bill
Status
6/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth LaValle
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AI Summary
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Requires a transition plan when a child has been in social services custody for six months or more without parental visitation before returning to parental care and custody.
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Transition plan must consist of a series of visits over a court-determined period to prepare the child for permanent return to parent, parents, or guardian.
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Applies to instruments providing for child return under Social Services Law sections 358-a and 384-a.
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Does not limit requirements for permanency hearings under Family Court Act Article 10-A.
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Takes effect 30 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Provides that the return of a child who has been in the care and custody of a social services official for a period of six months or more without visitation by the parent, parents or guardian shall be returned to the care and custody of the parent, parents or guardian pursuant to a transition plan.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2014