Sub. H.B. No. 533 Summary

• Amends foster caregiver training requirements by consolidating preplacement training requirements to 36 hours for both family and specialized foster homes, with up to 20% available online.

• Modifies continuing training renewal requirements to 40 hours over two years for family foster homes and 60 hours for specialized foster homes, with provisions for experienced caregivers to waive up to 8 hours if meeting specified criteria.

• Allows foster caregivers to fulfill up to 20% of continuing training hours by teaching classes or providing mentorship to other foster caregivers.

• Establishes that each recommending agency must develop a written needs assessment and continuing training plan for foster caregivers and create a policy addressing good cause for training non-completion with corrective action procedures.

• Repeals sections 5103.039 and 5103.0311 and consolidates training standards under section 5103.0316, which the Department of Job and Family Services shall implement through administrative rules.