Fostering Care in NC Act.

Updated the document header to reflect the final 'Ratified Bill' status and removed draft committee adoption dates.

The bill version number was updated from Edition 5 to Edition 6, and the list of referenced criminal statutes was reformatted to align with the latest legislative text.

Updated the bill header to include the Senate Judiciary Committee adoption date of June 11, 2025, which was missing in the previous version.

Adjusted the summary title to change 'BEING FILLED' to 'OFFERED A POSITION' for better grammatical flow regarding job requirements.

Changed the label for a specific child welfare definition from '(11b)' to '(11d)' to correct the numbering sequence within the statute.

Added a requirement for counties and cities to mandate criminal history record checks for job applicants who will work with children in any capacity.

Added language clarifying that it is felony child abuse for anyone providing care or supervision to a child under sixteen to commit or allow a sexual act upon that child.

Updated the bill header to include the 'Senate Health Care Committee Substitute Adopted 6/5/25' designation and renumbered internal sections from 'SECTION 1, 2, 3' to 'SECTION 1.1, 1.2, 1.3' to match the committee's formatting.

Added a title page header indicating this is the Third Edition, engrossed on 5/6/25.

Updated the internal version identifier from H612-v-2 to H612-v-3.

Changed the page number in the header from 2 to 3.

The bill header was updated to indicate this is a 'Committee Substitute Favorable' version dated April 15, 2025, replacing the original introduction page.

A minor formatting adjustment was made to the definition of 'material harmful to the juvenile,' aligning the line breaks with the surrounding text.

The text regarding the director's assessment of abuse reports was extended to include a new requirement to initiate assessments within 24 hours, but the excerpt ends before the full provision is visible.

Added a detailed list of specific sexual offenses and human trafficking crimes that constitute abuse for juveniles under the law.

Introduced new definitions for 'family assessment response' (protection/prevention focused) and 'investigative assessment response' (formal investigation focused) to clarify how cases are assessed.

Converted the document format from a page-by-page amendment list to a full bill structure including a short title, sponsors, and bill text.

Added a specific definition for 'abandonment of an infant less than 30 days of age' as a mitigating factor in sentencing for child abuse convictions.

Established new requirements for reviewing decisions not to file child abuse petitions, allowing both prosecutors and the Division of Social Services to conduct reviews.

Updated effective dates for various sections, with some provisions taking effect as early as April 1, 2026, and others in October 2025.

Adjusted page references and formatting throughout the document to reflect the new content and structure.

Added a specific definition for 'Prosecutor' to clarify that it refers to the district attorney or their assigned assistant handling juvenile cases.

Updated the criteria for terminating parental rights to include new requirements for fathers of children born out of wedlock, specifying that they must file an affidavit of paternity, legitimize the child, or provide substantial financial support and care within specific timeframes.

Revised the notification process for reports of abuse or neglect to include a clear timeline (five working days) for requesting a review of the director's decision by the prosecutor or Division.

Updated header information to reflect the current session and amendment version, and included specific instructions for amending previous sections of the law.