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OK HB2032
Bill
Status
4/27/2009
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kern
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AI Summary
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Amends 10 O.S. 2001, Section 601.6 to specify that the Office of Juvenile System Oversight shall perform issue-specific systemic monitoring as directed by the Commission on Children and Youth.
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Modifies unannounced inspections of state-operated children's institutions from "not less than semiannual" to "not less than one but not more than two" regular, periodic inspections.
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Grants the Office authority to examine records, budgets, and interview residents of facilities within the children and youth service system for systemic oversight and complaint investigations.
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Establishes a voluntary mediation program for foster parents to resolve complaints regarding actions or decisions by the Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, or child-placing agencies that may affect child safety and well-being.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2009.
Legislative Description
Children; relating to the Office of Juvenile System Oversight; specifying type of monitoring to be performed; modifying number of unannounced inspections of certain facilities; modifying certain duty. Effective date.
Children
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/24/2009
4/27/2009