Establishes provisions relating to foster care services for youth with elevated needs
This bill updates the definitions and procedures for categorizing foster youth with significant medical, emotional, or behavioral needs into two specific levels: Level A, which requires greater structure, and Level B, which demands 24-hour skilled care. It establishes a team responsible for evaluating a youth's suitability for high-level care and provides a specific list of conditions, such as autism or severe mental health disorders, that qualify a child for these elevated categories. The legislation also creates a streamlined process for sibling groups, allowing families to request a higher funding category for all children in the group if they are placed together, with provisions for reimbursement if they were previously under-categorized.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 28, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 28, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lisa Thomas
RRepublican
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