LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 16, 2017 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1542 by Price (Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Family Code relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.According to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), while the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources, implementation of these provisions could result in the loss of existing federal funds. In the event that DFPS receives a formal determination from the United States Department of Health and Human Services stating that implementation of this provision would result in a reduction of federal funding, DFPS may not implement this Act.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, KCA, EP, JLi LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 85TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 16, 2017 TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB1542 by Price (Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.), As Engrossed TO: Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services FROM: Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB1542 by Price (Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.), As Engrossed Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Honorable Charles Schwertner, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB1542 by Price (Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.), As Engrossed HB1542 by Price (Relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Family Code relating to the definition of the least restrictive environment for the placement of children in foster care.According to the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), while the duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources, implementation of these provisions could result in the loss of existing federal funds. In the event that DFPS receives a formal determination from the United States Department of Health and Human Services stating that implementation of this provision would result in a reduction of federal funding, DFPS may not implement this Act.The bill would take effect September 1, 2017. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of 530 Family and Protective Services, Department of LBB Staff: UP, KCA, EP, JLi UP, KCA, EP, JLi