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OK HB1967
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Glen Mulready
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AI Summary
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Modifies adoption placement priorities by giving foster homes first priority in adoption determinations if parental rights are terminated and the child has been in that foster home for 24 months or more, provided the foster parents seek adoption.
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Authorizes children in state custody to communicate and maintain relationships with prior foster families if the child wishes and if such contact is in the child's best interests.
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Amends rules and procedures governing residential care facilities for children in state custody to include new standards for child welfare and treatment.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
Children; modifying foster parent provisions; effective date.
Children
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Human Services
2/8/2011