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New Foster Care Rules: Increased Transparency and Oversight for Child Placements.

This act introduces new rules for placing children in foster care. Parents, relatives, and guardians will be informed more quickly about placement decisions and will gain the ability to request explanations and judicial review of these decisions. This aims to increase transparency and provide greater oversight over the process of placing children outside their family home.
Key points
Within 90 days of a child's foster care placement decision, parents, relatives, and guardians will receive notice with reasons.
These individuals can request written documentation of the decision's reasons within 5 days of receiving notice.
The child's attorney can petition the court to review the decision, and the court must begin this review within 7 days.
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Print number: 118_HR_10424
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Process start date: 2024-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Samier Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10424.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Within 90 days of a child's foster care placement decision, parents, relatives, and guardians will receive notice with reasons.
  • These individuals can request written documentation of the decision's reasons within 5 days of receiving notice.
  • The child's attorney can petition the court to review the decision, and the court must begin this review within 7 days.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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