HF 298: A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state. - Iowa

Enrolled → Enrolled with Governor's Action · 4 edits · Mar 28, 2025

MODERATE

This bill adds new rules for when the state can pay for placing children in supervised apartment living arrangements. It creates specific eligibility requirements and payment conditions to ensure children have adequate support before transitioning to independent living.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of state-funded child placement options by adding supervised apartment living arrangements as a new placement type under specific conditions.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new eligibility criteria requiring children to have lived continuously in a qualified residential treatment program or shelter for at least six months before placement in a supervised apartment living arrangement.

Added requirement that children must lack family support needed to successfully transition to independent living.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement that supervised apartment living arrangements must meet specific standards established by the state department through rulemaking before state payment is authorized.

FISCAL

Modified payment conditions to restrict state funding for supervised apartment living arrangements unless all new eligibility and requirements are met.

Introduced → Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF) · 3 edits · Mar 28, 2025

MINOR

This bill adds a new provision allowing Iowa courts to place children in supervised apartment living arrangements as a condition of a consent decree in delinquency cases. The placement is eligible for state funding when the child has lived in a qualified residential treatment program, shelter, or combination of both for at least six months immediately before placement and lacks family support needed for independent living. This change expands the options for juvenile courts to provide appropriate housing while maintaining state oversight and financial support.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of supervised apartment living arrangements to include children placed pursuant to consent decrees in delinquency cases, previously limited to other placement types.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility criteria requiring the child to have lived in a qualified residential treatment program, shelter, or combination of both for at least six months immediately preceding placement determination.

FISCAL

Established that state funding applies to supervised apartment living arrangements when placed as a condition of a consent decree, provided the arrangement meets department requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement that the child must be lacking family support needed to successfully transition to independent living before placement in a supervised apartment living arrangement.

Signed Enrolled Bill (PDF) → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 28, 2025

MODERATE

This bill was finalized and signed into law by the Governor of Iowa. The substantive changes involve adding new provisions to the Iowa Code regarding supervised apartment living arrangements for children involved in delinquency proceedings. The bill establishes specific eligibility criteria for state-funded placements and clarifies payment conditions.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of state-funded supervised apartment living arrangements for youth in the delinquency system by adding specific eligibility requirements and payment conditions.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new eligibility criteria requiring the child to have lived continuously for at least six months in a qualified residential treatment program, shelter, or combination of both immediately before placement in a supervised apartment living arrangement.

Added requirement that the child must be lacking family support needed to successfully transition to independent living.

FISCAL

Added condition that state payment for supervised apartment living arrangements is only made if the arrangement meets requirements established by the department through rulemaking.

TECHNICAL

Changed document format from signed enrolled bill letter to standard enrolled bill format with certification and signatures from legislative officers.

A bill for an act relating to the placement of a child who is the subject of a pending delinquency petition in a supervised apartment living arrangement pursuant to a consent decree, and the circumstances under which the placement is paid by the state.

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