HB21-1151
Indian Tribes To Certify Own Foster Homes
Concerning allowing a federally recognized Indian tribe to certify its own foster homes.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Current law allows only a county department of human or social services or a child placement agency to certify foster homes. The act updates statute to allow for a federally recognized Indian tribe pursuant to applicable federal law to certify its own foster homes.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)