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HB24-1017

Bill of Rights for Foster Youth

Concerning a bill of rights for youth in foster care.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subjects:
Children & Domestic Matters
Human Services
Bill Summary

The act establishes a statutory bill of rights for children and youth (youth) in foster care in Colorado, including youth participating in the foster youth in transition program but excluding youth detained by or committed to the care and physical custody of the division of youth services. The office of the child's representative shall develop a written notice of the rights, and a county department of human or social services shall provide each youth who is 5 years of age or older with the written notice in the youth's primary language at the time of the youth's initial placement in foster care, at each placement change, and at least annually.

APPROVED by Governor April 24, 2024

EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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