H.E.A. 1531, P.L. 213 Effective: July 1, 2021 Defines "exigent circumstances" for purposes of action taken by the department of child services (DCS) with respect to a child. Allows DCS to interview a child at the child's school, except for at a nonaccredited nonpublic school with less than one employee, without parental consent if: (1) the DCS employee presents their credentials … [Read more...] about DCS and the education community
Department of Child Services
Department of Child Services
H.E.A. 1536, P.L. 214 Effective: July 1, 2021 Provides that if the governor declares a state of disaster emergency, the department of child services (department) may: (1) allow older youth who are receiving collaborative care services at the time of the declaration to continue to receive collaborative care services for the duration of the state of disaster emergency; and (2) modify … [Read more...] about Department of Child Services
Parents with disabilities
The House Family, Children, and Human Committee heard SB 259, parents with disabilities, sponsored by Rep. DeVon and Rep. Vermillion. This bill specifies that it is the policy of the State to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. It also provides that the right of a person with … [Read more...] about Parents with disabilities
Prosecuting attorneys
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 186 on prosecuting attorneys authored by Sen. Koch. The bill: Repeals the requirement that a prosecuting attorney execute a surety bond for the faithful execution of the duties of the office. Allows a prosecuting attorney or deputy prosecuting attorney to solemnize a marriage. Permits the department of child services … [Read more...] about Prosecuting attorneys
Parents with disabilities
The Senate Family and Children Services Committee heard SB 259 authored by Sen. Niezgodski on parents with disabilities. This bill: Specifies that it is the policy of the state to recognize the importance of family and children, including the parenting rights of a parent, regardless of whether the parent has a disability. Provides that the right of a person with a disability to … [Read more...] about Parents with disabilities