A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO CERTIFICATION OF ADOPTION INVESTIGATORS AND PERSONS OBTAINING CONSENTS OR RELINQUISHMENTS, DESIGNATED AS
Joint Resolution S 595 approves specific regulations from the Department of Social Services (DSS) concerning the certification of adoption investigators and those who obtain consents or relinquishments for adoption. These regulations, designated as Regulation Document Number 5303, establish requirements for the educational background and work experience of prospective investigators. The aim is to ensure qualified professionals are involved in the adoption process, promoting the safety and well-being of children needing foster care and adoptive placements.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 23, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Recommitted to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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Apr 23, 2025
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