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SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS
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KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
CHILDREN. Enacts the Foster Youth's Bill of Rights for youth ages fourteen
through eighteen in foster care. (gov sig)
SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL
1. Deletes reference to the race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other
opinion, national, ethnic, or social origin, property, disability, birth, or other
status of a parent when providing for the right of a foster youth to be free
from discrimination.
2. Makes technical changes
DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE
SB 151 Reengrossed 2021 Regular Session Barrow
Proposed law enacts a "Foster Youth's Bill of Rights" to be implemented through the policies
and practices of the Department of Children and Family Services for certain youth in foster
care in the state.
Proposed law enumerates rights for youth in foster care who are ages 14-18 involving
privacy; participation in planning for care including attending court hearings and case plan
meetings; a stable and supportive setting free from neglect, abuse, exploitation, or
discrimination; having medical and mental health needs met on a regular and timely basis;
meeting with the youth's caseworker, attorney, and CASA volunteer; access to materials
necessary for school and to further the youth's education; extracurricular activities; the
youth's cultural, religious, and ethnic traditions and belief systems; participation in the
Independent Living Skills Program within the youth's region; and the expression and voicing
of the youth's needs, concerns, and desires about foster care.
Proposed law provides that it shall be known as "The Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force Act"
or "The LEAF Act".
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 46:286.16)
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Thomas L. Tyler
Deputy Chief of Staff
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