It allows the state to bring disciplinary action against foster care placement agencies. It requires an annual review of each license. Background checks will be required of all people living in a foster care home. The bill also prevents placement of a child in a home that is under investigation. The state is to track complaints.
Counties are to report violations to the state and to other counties.
In House Appropriations. There are several other bills on this subject. They will be heard in a Senate committee next week. SB 63 - Creation of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program. Early Detection Program.