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OK SB2088
Bill
AI Summary
- Group homes where foster children are placed are granted the same recognizable interest in familial relationships with foster children as individual foster parents under the Oklahoma Children's Code
- Group home representatives may provide sworn testimony at placement hearings, be cross-examined, and submit written reports or testimony regarding a child's placement, strengths, needs, and experiences
- Department of Human Services must provide minimum 5 judicial days' advance notice to group homes (in addition to foster parents) before removing a child who has resided there 3+ months, along with written reasons for removal
- Group homes may file written objections to child removal within 5 judicial days, triggering a stay of removal pending court review for children who have resided there more than 6 months
- Effective date: November 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Children; relating to recognition of interests and child placement proceedings; preparation of reports. Effective date.
Children
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/21/2014
4/21/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/19/2014
Judiciary2/17/2014
Rules2/4/2014
Full Bill Text
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