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OK SB187
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roland Pederson
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AI Summary
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Foster parents and non-foster children in foster homes would receive access to at least 6 hours annually of free counseling services from licensed mental health providers contracted with the Department of Human Services, subject to funding availability
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Counseling services are intended to help retain safe, loving, and supportive foster homes for children in state custody
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Participation in counseling is optional, and foster parents cannot be penalized or discriminated against for seeking or receiving these services
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Licensed mental health providers must meet qualifications established by the Director of Human Services, including training in the Flash Technique
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The Department must inform foster parents about available counseling services prior to or upon placement of a child in their home; effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Children; providing access to certain counseling services for foster parents and certain children subject to specified condition. Effective date. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Williams (principal House author)
2/25/2025