Indian Tribes To Certify Own Foster Homes
HB21-1151
Last Action: Signed by Governor 05/15/2022
Concerning allowing a federally recognized Indian tribe to certify its own foster homes.
SESSION: 2021 Regular Session
SUBJECTS: Children & Domestic Matters, Human Services
BILL SUMMARY
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.)