Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.

Removed extensive provisions detailing case plan contents, guardian ad litem duties, and a seven-step sequence for disposition decisions.

Added a specific requirement for lab-confirmed drug testing before reunification if the parent has been adjudicated for substance abuse.

Added a mandatory hearing within 10 days to review positive drug test results and their impact on the court's findings.

Established that a child cannot be returned home if a parent tests positive for substances without a valid prescription or medical marijuana card.

Mandates drug testing for parents adjudicated for substance-related abuse before returning a child home, with results shared immediately with the court and guardian ad litem.

Requires the Department of Human Services to pay all reasonable costs for drug testing, regardless of whether the results are confirmatory or medical.

Establishes a strict hierarchy for court decisions, prioritizing dismissal of petitions and community referrals over removing children from their homes.

Prohibits terminating parental rights solely because a parent is in a medication-assisted treatment program, provided they are successfully fulfilling their treatment obligations.

Prohibits returning a child to a home where a parent tests positive for an illegal substance unless they have a valid prescription or a current medical marijuana card.

Defines 'case plans' and 'permanency plans' with specific requirements for placement discussions, service appropriateness, and timelines for reunification or alternative permanent placements.

Lists specific severe crimes (such as murder, manslaughter, and sexual abuse) where the state is not required to make reasonable efforts to preserve the family or reunify the child with the parent.

Removed the original text detailing general case plans, permanency planning, guardian ad litem duties, and the full sequence of disposition decisions for all types of abuse and neglect.

Added a specific requirement that parents adjudicated for abuse or neglect involving controlled substances must pass a drug test before a child can be returned home, with laboratory confirmation required for positive results.

Mandated that the Department of Human Services must bear the reasonable and necessary costs of drug testing associated with the return-home process, regardless of whether the test is confirmatory or medical.

Established a prohibition on returning a child to a parent's home if that parent initially tests positive for a suspected illegal substance unless they possess a valid prescription or a current medical marijuana card.

Required the department to immediately notify the court, guardian ad litem, and all parties of positive initial drug test results and mandated the court to schedule a hearing to address the impact of those results on the dispositional order.

Replaced a specific list of 14 substances with a flexible standard allowing courts to order tests for any substance they reasonably suspect.

Added a mandatory provision requiring the state department to pay for all reasonable drug testing costs, regardless of the test type.

Added a new exemption stating that parental rights cannot be terminated solely because a parent is participating in a medication-assisted treatment program.

Changed the notification process for positive drug tests to require immediate notification of results pending lab confirmation, followed by a hearing to address the impact on the court's order.

The document format changed from a finalized 'Enrolled' bill to a 'Committee Substitute' draft, reflecting its current status in the legislative process rather than a change in policy.

Added a specific provision stating that the Department of Human Services must bear the reasonable and necessary costs of drug testing, regardless of whether the tests are confirmatory or medical in nature.

Changed the drug testing requirements from a fixed list of specific substances to include any controlled substance reasonably suspected by the court or the department.

Refined the notification process to require the department to immediately notify the court, guardian ad litem, and all parties upon receipt of initial drug test results, pending laboratory confirmation.

Added a detailed summary at the beginning of the enrolled text explaining the bill's purpose regarding drug testing, reunification restrictions, and hearing requirements.

Removed draft-specific formatting, page numbers, and navigation links, and replaced them with the official enrolled certification and signature blocks.

Added a mandatory drug testing requirement for parents adjudicated for abuse or neglect involving controlled substances prior to the child's return home.

Updated the drug testing standard to require laboratory confirmation of any positive result, which must be immediately provided to the court and other parties.

Established a prohibition on reunification if a parent tests positive for alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription or medical marijuana card.

Mandated that a hearing must be scheduled within 10 calendar days if a parent fails an initial drug test.

Specified the exact list of substances to be tested, including alcohol, amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, phencyclidine, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene, kratom, and expanded opiates.