Independent living services & arrangements; requires inclusion of plan for children 14 yrs. & older. (HB149)

Introduced By

Del. Bill Fralin (R-Roanoke) with support from co-patrons Del. Kris Amundson (D-Mount Vernon), Del. Anne Crockett-Stark (R-Wytheville), and Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Independent living services and independent living arrangements. Requires inclusion of an independent living plan in all service plans for children who are 14 years of age or older. This bill also defines the terms "independent living services" and "independent living arrangements" and replaces the term "independent living placement" with the term "independent living arrangement." Amends § 16.1-228 (“Definitions.”), § 16.1-281 (“Foster care plan.”), § 16.1-282 (“Foster care review.”), § 16.1-282.1 (“Permanency planning hearing for children in foster care.”), § 16.1-282.2 (“Annual foster care review.”), § 63.2-100 (“Definitions.”), § 63.2-1819 (“Where child-placing agencies may place children.”), § 63.2-904 (“Investigation, visitation and supervision of foster homes or independent living arrangement; removal of child.”), § 63.2-905.1 (“Independent living services.”), § 63.2-906 (“Foster care plans; permissible plan goals; court review of foster children.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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