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LA Chil Code art. 1621 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1621. Jurisdiction

NOTE: Art. 1621 repealed by Acts 2010, No. 893, §2, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution or in another state pursuant to Article 1613 and shall retain jurisdiction as provided in Article 1612. Acts 1991, No. 235, §16, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 893, §2.
LA Chil Code art. 1622 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1622. Appointment of compact administrator

NOTE: Art. 1622 repealed by Acts 2010, No. 893, §2, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. The governor is hereby authorized to appoint a compact administrator in accordance with the terms of Article 1614. Acts 1991, No. 235, §16, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 893, §2.
LA Chil Code art. 1623 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1623. Interstate compact for the placement of children; purpose

NOTE: Art. 1623 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. The purpose of the compact is to: A. Provide a process through which children subject to the compact are placed in safe and suitable homes in a timely manner. B. Facilitate ongoing supervision of a placement, the delivery of services, and communication between the states. C. Provide operating procedures that will ensure that children are placed in safe and suitable homes in a timely manner. D. Provide for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of the compact and regulating the covered activities of the member states. E. Provide for uniform data collection and information sharing between member states under the compact. F. Promote coordination between the compact, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance, and other compacts affecting the placement of and which provide services to children otherwise subject to the compact. G. Provide for a state's continuing legal jurisdiction and responsibility for placement and care of a child that it would have had if the placement were intrastate. H. Provide for the promulgation of guidelines, in collaboration with Indian tribes, for interstate cases involving Indian children as is or may be permitted by federal law. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1628 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1628. Placement authority

NOTE: Art. 1628 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Except as provided in this compact, no child subject to the compact shall be placed into a receiving state until approval for such placement is obtained. B. If the public child placing agency in the receiving state does not approve the proposed placement, then the child shall not be placed. The receiving state shall provide written documentation of any such determination in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission. The determination is not subject to judicial review in the sending state. C. If the proposed placement is not approved, any interested party shall have standing to seek an administrative review of the receiving state's determination. D. The administrative review and any further judicial review associated with the determination shall be conducted in the receiving state pursuant to its applicable administrative procedures. E. If a determination not to approve the placement of the child in the receiving state is overturned upon review, the placement shall be deemed approved, provided that all administrative or judicial remedies have been exhausted or the time for such remedies has passed. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1630 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1630. Interstate commission for the placement of children

NOTE: Art. 1630 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The member states hereby establish, by way of the compact, a commission known as the "Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children". The activities of the Interstate Commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state function. The Interstate Commission shall: (1) Be a joint commission of the member states and shall have the responsibilities, powers, and duties set forth herein, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it by subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states. (2) Consist of one commissioner from each member state who shall be appointed by the executive head of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program. The appointed commissioner shall have the legal authority to vote on policy related matters governed by the compact binding the state. B. Each member state represented at a meeting of the Interstate Commission is entitled to one vote. C. A majority of the member states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the Interstate Commission. D. A representative shall not delegate a vote to another member state. E. A representative may delegate voting authority to another person from their state for a specified meeting. F. In addition to the commissioners of each member state, the Interstate Commission shall include persons who are members of interested organizations as defined in the bylaws or rules of the Interstate Commission. These members shall be ex officio and shall not be entitled to vote on any matter before the Interstate Commission. G. The Interstate Commission shall establish an executive committee which shall have the authority to administer the daily operations and administration of the commission. The executive committee shall not have the power to engage in rulemaking. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1631 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1631. Powers and duties of the Interstate Commission

NOTE: Art. 1631 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The Interstate Commission shall have the following powers: (1) To promulgate rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes, and obligations as enumerated in the compact. (2) To provide for dispute resolution among member states. (3) To issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the meaning or interpretation of the interstate compact, its bylaws, rules, or actions. (4) To enforce compliance with the compact or the bylaws or rules of the Interstate Commission. (5) To collect standardized data concerning the interstate placement of children subject to the compact as directed through its rules which shall specify the data to be collected, the means of collection and data exchange, and reporting requirements. (6) To establish and maintain offices as may be necessary for the transacting of its business. (7) To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds. (8) To hire or contract for services of personnel or consultants as necessary to carry out its functions under the compact and establish personnel qualification policies, and rates of compensation. (9) To establish and appoint committees and officers including, but not limited to, an executive committee as required by this Chapter. (10) To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose thereof. (11) To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, hold, improve, or use any property. (12) To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose of any property. (13) To establish a budget and make expenditures. (14) To adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the Interstate Commission. B. The commission shall report annually to the legislatures, governors, the judiciary, and state advisory councils of the member states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission during the preceding year. Reports shall also include any recommendations adopted by the Interstate Commission. C. The commission shall coordinate and provide education, training, and public awareness regarding the interstate movement of children for officials involved in such activity. D. The commission shall maintain books and records in accordance with the bylaws of the Interstate Commission. E. The commission may perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of the compact. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1635 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1635. Financing of the commission

NOTE: Art. 1635 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The Interstate Commission shall pay, or provide for the payment of the reasonable expenses of its establishment, organization, and ongoing activities. B. The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Interstate Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the Interstate Commission's annual budget as approved by its members each year. The aggregate annual assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the Interstate Commission which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states. C. The Interstate Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate Commission pledge the credit of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state. D. The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission shall be subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Interstate Commission shall be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Interstate Commission. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1636 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1636. Member states; effective date; amendment

NOTE: Art. 1636 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Any state is eligible to become a member state. B. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than thirty-five states. The effective date shall be the later of July 1, 2007 or upon enactment of the compact into law by the thirty-fifth state. Thereafter it shall become effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact into law by that state. The executive heads of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program of nonmember states or their designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a nonvoting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states. C. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding on the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of the member states. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1637 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1637. Withdrawal and dissolution

NOTE: Art. 1637 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Withdrawal: (1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law. (2) Withdrawal from the compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing the same. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the effective date of the repeal of the statute. (3) The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the president of the Interstate Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing the compact. The Interstate Commission shall then notify the other member states of the state's intent to withdraw. (4) The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations, and liabilities incurred through the effective date of withdrawal. (5) Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur when the state reenacts the compact or upon a date determined by the members of the Interstate Commission. B. Dissolution of compact: (1) The compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state. (2) Upon the dissolution of the compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1638 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1638. Severability and construction

NOTE: Art. 1638 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The provisions of this Chapter and the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable. B. The provisions of this Chapter and the compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. C. Nothing in this Chapter or the compact shall be construed to prohibit the concurrent applicability of other interstate compacts to which the states are members. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1639 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1639. Binding effect of compact and other laws

NOTE: Art. 1639 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. B. Binding effect of the compact. (1) All lawful actions of the Interstate Commission, including all rules and bylaws promulgated by the Interstate Commission, are binding upon the member states. (2) All agreements between the Interstate Commission and the member states are binding in accordance with their terms. (3) In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits imposed on the legislature of any member state, it shall be ineffective to the extent of the conflict. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1640 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1640. Indian tribes

NOTE: Art. 1640 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter or the compact, the Interstate Commission may promulgate guidelines to permit Indian tribes to utilize the compact to achieve any or all of the purposes of the compact as specified in Article 1623. The Interstate Commission shall make reasonable efforts to consult with Indian tribes in promulgating guidelines to reflect the diverse circumstances of the various Indian tribes. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1641 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1641. Rulemaking authority; effect of rules

NOTE: Art. 1641 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The Department of Children and Family Services shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, rules adopted by the Interstate Commission shall not supersede state law, and shall not be binding unless also promulgated by this state in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The provisions of this Subsection shall control to the extent of conflict with any other provision of law. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1642 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1642. Financial responsibility for children

NOTE: Art. 1642 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Financial responsibility for any child placed under this compact shall be determined in accordance with Article 1629. However, in the event of partial or complete default of performance, other provisions of law may also be invoked. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1643 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1643. Authority to enter into agreements; approval of state treasurer

NOTE: Art. 1643 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The officers and agencies of this state and its political subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered to enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states pursuant to Article 1629. B. Any agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the state treasurer in the case of the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in the case of a subdivision of the state. Acts 2010, No. 893, §1.
LA Chil Code art. 1666 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1666. Rulemaking functions of the Interstate Commission

A. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate and publish rules in order to effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact. B. Rulemaking shall occur pursuant to the criteria set forth in this Article and the bylaws and rules adopted pursuant thereto. Such rulemaking shall substantially conform to the principles of the "Model State Administrative Procedure Act", 1981 Act, Uniform Laws Annotated, Vol. 15, p. 1 (2000), or such other administrative procedure act, as the Interstate Commission deems appropriate consistent with due process requirements under the United States Constitution as now or hereafter interpreted by the United States Supreme Court. All rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified, as published with the final version of the rule as approved by the commission. C. When promulgating a rule, the Interstate Commission shall, at a minimum do all of the following: (1) Publish the proposed rule's entire text stating the reason or reasons for that proposed rule. (2) Allow and invite any and all persons to submit written data, facts, opinions and arguments, which information shall be added to the record, and be made publicly available. (3) Provide an opportunity for an informal hearing if petitioned by ten or more persons. (4) Promulgate a final rule and its effective date, if appropriate, based on input from state or local officials, or interested parties. D. Allow, not later than sixty days after a rule is promulgated, any interested person to file a petition in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or in the federal district court where the Interstate Commission's principal office is located for judicial review of such rule. If the court finds that the Interstate Commission's action is not supported by substantial evidence in the rulemaking record, the court shall hold the rule unlawful and set it aside. For purposes of this Paragraph, evidence is substantial if it would be considered substantial evidence under the Model State Administrative Procedure Act. E. If a majority of the legislatures of the compacting states rejects a rule, those states may, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact, cause that such rule shall have no further force and effect in any compacting state. F. The existing rules governing the operation of the Interstate Compact on Juveniles superseded by the enactment of this Chapter shall be null and void twelve months after the first meeting of the Interstate Commission created hereunder. G. Upon determination by the Interstate Commission that a state of emergency exists, it may promulgate an emergency rule which shall become effective immediately upon adoption, provided that the usual rulemaking procedures provided hereunder shall be retroactively applied to said rule as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than ninety days after the effective date of the emergency rule. Acts 2003, No. 1185, §1, eff. July 1, 2004.
LA Chil Code art. 1667 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Children's Code|Art. 1667. Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution by the Interstate Commission

A.(1) The Interstate Commission shall oversee the administration and operations of the interstate movement of juveniles subject to this compact in the compacting states and shall monitor such activities being administered in non-compacting states which may significantly affect compacting states. (2) The courts and executive agencies in each compacting state shall enforce this compact and shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and intent. The provisions of this compact and the rules promulgated hereunder shall be received by all the judges, public offices, commissions, and departments of the state government as evidence of the authorized statute and administrative rules. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules. In any judicial or administrative proceeding in a compacting state pertaining to the subject matter of this compact which may affect the powers, responsibilities or actions of the Interstate Commission, it shall be entitled to receive all service of process in any such proceeding, and shall have standing to intervene in the proceeding for all purposes. B.(1) The compacting states shall report to the Interstate Commission on all issues and activities necessary for the administration of the compact as well as issues and activities pertaining to compliance with the provisions of the compact and its bylaws and rules. (2) The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a compacting state, to resolve any disputes or other issues which are subject to the compact and which may arise among compacting states and between compacting and non-compacting states. The commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution for disputes among the compacting states. (3) The Interstate Commission, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, shall enforce the provisions and rules of this compact using any or all means set forth in Article 1671 of this compact. Acts 2003, No. 1185, §1, eff. July 1, 2004.