A bill for an act relating to child in need of assistance proceedings concerning determinations of reasonable efforts for placement of a child and access to criminal history data.(See HF 564.)
Impact
The bill impacts state laws guiding child welfare by altering how prior interventions in a family's case history influence current decisions. The intention is to facilitate better-informed judgements regarding children's placements when immediate family environments may not be appropriate. By allowing prior service records to play a role in current evaluations, the legislation seeks to enhance the court’s ability to assess a family's readiness and capacity for effective child-rearing.
Summary
House Study Bill 110, relating to child in need of assistance proceedings, proposes amendments regarding the determination of reasonable efforts for family placement and access to criminal history data relevant to such cases. Specifically, it allows juvenile courts to consider services previously provided to families during earlier proceedings concerning child welfare. This change aims to provide more context when judges consider whether reasonable efforts should be waived to keep a child with their family, reflecting a nuanced approach to child welfare cases.
Contention
Notably, this bill could generate concerns regarding the balance between parental rights and child protection. Some stakeholders may argue that incorporating historical family data could infringe on privacy rights or lead to biased judgements against families with previous interventions. Discussing these points in legislative sessions will be important to address potential implications for families involved in these proceedings and to ensure that children's best interests remain at the forefront of such evaluations.
Related
A bill for an act relating to child in need of assistance proceedings concerning determinations of reasonable efforts for placement of a child and access to criminal history data.(See SF 511.)
IA HF564
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to access to criminal history data in child in need of assistance proceedings. (Formerly HSB 110.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.
IA SF511
Replaced by
A bill for an act relating to access to criminal history data in child in need of assistance proceedings.(Formerly SSB 1112.)
A bill for an act relating to child in need of assistance proceedings concerning determinations of reasonable efforts for placement of a child and access to criminal history data.(See SF 511.)
A bill for an act relating to access to criminal history data in child in need of assistance proceedings. (Formerly HSB 110.) Effective date: 07/01/2023.
A bill for an act relating to mental health and disability services provided by the state and judicial procedures relating to child in need of assistance proceedings, adoptions, and the confinement of persons found incompetent to stand trial.(See HF 471.)
A bill for an act relating to child placements, including the prioritization of certain persons for child placement and the implementation of the 30 days to family model, and making an appropriation.(See HF 638, HF 1003.)
A bill for an act relating to mental health and disability services provided by the state and judicial procedures relating to child in need of assistance proceedings, adoptions, and the confinement of persons found incompetent to stand trial.(See SF 471.)