CHILD PROTECTION – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a school of origin and school of origin hearing.

This bill updates Idaho's child protection laws by adding a new provision for "school of origin hearings" and revising definitions and terminology throughout the Child Protective Act. The key mechanism allows children in foster care to request a hearing to determine whether they should remain in their original school or be transferred to a new one, ensuring their educational stability during placement. The legislation also clarifies terms like "abused," "abandoned," and "aggravated circumstances" to provide clearer guidance for courts and child welfare agencies. These changes directly affect families involved in child protective services cases, schools, and state agencies responsible for child welfare decisions.