AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO HOLD A REUNIFICATION HEARING WITHIN FOURTEEN DAYS OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF UNIFICATION BY A LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST.

SB 464 requires Connecticut's Department of Children and Families (DCF) to hold a reunification hearing for a child in temporary custody within 14 days after a licensed psychologist recommends reunification with a parent or guardian. This bill directly affects children in DCF custody, their parents or guardians, and DCF staff responsible for scheduling hearings. The key provision sets a strict 14-day deadline for DCF to convene the hearing following the psychologist's recommendation, replacing any existing timeline. The law aims to expedite family reunification by creating a clear, time-bound process for DCF action.