H.R. 10865
Requires states to explain child placement decisions
Requires states to notify parents, relatives, guardians, and attorneys within 90 days when a child removed from home is placed, and lets the child's attorney ask a court to review.
- States must send placement notice and reasons within 90 days to parents, interested relatives, guardians, and attorneys
- People who get notice can request written reasons within 5 days
- The child's attorney can petition a court, which must start review within 7 days and use the record
- Rules take effect in the first fiscal year after enactment, with a possible delay if state law is needed
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