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SC S0858
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Young
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AI Summary
- Renames the "Division for Review of the Foster Care of Children" to the "Foster Care Review Division" within the Department of Children's Advocacy.
- Limits board members to a maximum 180-day holdover period after their term expires and changes term expiration dates from June 30 to December 31.
- Grants the director authority to appoint local board members upon recommendation of county legislative delegations and to remove members for malfeasance, incompetency, absenteeism, conflicts of interest, or misconduct with consent of the local legislative delegation.
- Requires the Department of Children's Advocacy to provide administrative and technical assistance to local review boards and eliminates provisions allowing former members to substitute at meetings.
- Expands records access requirements to include all public agencies providing services to children in foster care, not just agencies that arrange foster care.
Legislative Description
Foster Care
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Public Works3/4/2026
Family and Veterans Services1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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