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Equality for Families with Disabilities: Child Welfare System Protection

This act aims to protect individuals with disabilities who are parents, caregivers, or aspiring caregivers, from discrimination within the child welfare system. It ensures that parenting assessments are individualized and fact-based, not reliant on stereotypes, and that individuals with disabilities receive support and equal opportunities in child-related judicial and administrative proceedings.
Key points
Requires individualized parenting assessments for individuals with disabilities, based on their actual abilities, not generalizations.
Ensures access to parenting education and support for individuals with disabilities within the child welfare system.
Mandates courts and child welfare agencies to provide equal opportunities and full participation for individuals with disabilities in proceedings.
Requires the development and dissemination of training materials for child welfare and court personnel to better understand the rights of individuals with disabilities.
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Print number: 118_HR_4282
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Process start date: 2023-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equality for Families with Disabilities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4282.

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 2023-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires individualized parenting assessments for individuals with disabilities, based on their actual abilities, not generalizations.
  • Ensures access to parenting education and support for individuals with disabilities within the child welfare system.
  • Mandates courts and child welfare agencies to provide equal opportunities and full participation for individuals with disabilities in proceedings.
  • Requires the development and dissemination of training materials for child welfare and court personnel to better understand the rights of individuals with disabilities.
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. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20].

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 2025-12-25.

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