<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>standard of evidence; adopting a new Interstate Compact for the Placement of <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>Children and repealing the old compact; regulating child and adult adoptions; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>changing adoption records provisions; regulating voluntary foster care for <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>treatment;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 13.46, by adding <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>subdivisions; 13.465, subdivision 8; 144.218, subdivision 1; 144.225, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>2; 144.2252; 245C.24, subdivision 2; 245C.29, subdivision 2; 256.045, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>subdivisions 3, 3b; 259.20, subdivision 1; 259.21, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>259.22, subdivision 2; 259.23, subdivision 2; 259.43; 259.52, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>259.53, subdivision 3; 259.59, subdivisions 1, 2; 259.67, subdivisions 2, 3, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>adding a subdivision; 259.75, subdivision 5; 259.89, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, by <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>adding a subdivision; 260C.001, subdivision 2; 260C.007, subdivisions 5, 6, 13; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>260C.101, subdivision 2; 260C.141, subdivision 2; 260C.171, subdivision 2; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>260C.178, subdivision 1; 260C.205; 260C.212, subdivisions 7, 8, by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>subdivision; 260C.317, subdivision 4; 260C.325, subdivisions 1, 3; 524.2-114; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>626.556, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, sections 245C.14, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>subdivision 1; 245C.15, subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 245C.24, subdivision 3; 245C.27, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>subdivision 1; 259.41, subdivision 1; 259.57, subdivision 1; 259.67, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>4; 260C.163, subdivision 1; 260C.209, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>260C.212, subdivisions 1, 4; 626.556, subdivision 10a; Laws 2007, chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>147, article 2, section 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>chapters 144; 259; 260; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>chapter 260D; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 259.83, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>3; 259.89, subdivisions 3, 5; 260.851; 260B.241; 260C.207; Minnesota Rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>parts 9560.0092; 9560.0093, subpart 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.27"></a><var>1.27</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.0.0"></a>

<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.30"></a><var>1.30</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.46, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.1.31"></a><var>1.31</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Child care resource and referral programs.</b> This subdivision applies <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>to data collected by child care resource and referral programs under section 119B.19. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>Data collected under section 119B.19 is not licensing data under subdivision 4. Data on <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>unlicensed family child care providers is data on individuals governed by subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>2. In addition to the disclosures authorized by this section, the names and addresses of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>unlicensed family child care providers may be disclosed to the commissioner of education <br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>for purposes of promoting and evaluating school readiness.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.46, is amended by adding a subdivision to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Family, friend, and neighbor grant program.</b>  This subdivision applies <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>to data collected by family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) grantees under section 119B.232. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>Data collected under section 119B.232 is data on individuals governed by subdivision 2. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>The commissioner may disclose private data collected under this section to early childhood <br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>care and education experts at the University of Minnesota to evaluate the impact of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>grants under subdivision 2 on children's school readiness and to evaluate the FFN grant <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>program. The commissioner may disclose the names and addresses of FFN caregivers to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>the commissioner of education for purposes of promoting and evaluating school readiness.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.3.0"></a><a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.14, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Disqualification from direct contact.</b> (a) The commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>disqualify an individual who is the subject of a background study from any position <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>allowing direct contact with persons receiving services from the license holder or entity <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>identified in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref>, upon receipt of information showing, or when a background <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>study completed under this chapter shows any of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>    (1) a conviction of, admission to, or Alford plea to one or more crimes listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, regardless of whether the conviction or admission is a felony, gross <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>misdemeanor, or misdemeanor level crime;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    (2) a preponderance of the clear and convincing  evidence indicates the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>has committed an act or acts that meet the definition of any of the crimes listed in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>245C.15
         </statute_ref>, regardless of whether the preponderance of the clear and convincing  evidence is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>for a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor level crime; or<br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>    (3) an investigation results in an administrative determination listed under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>245C.15, subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    (b) No individual who is disqualified following a background study under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>245C.03, subdivisions 1 and 2
         </statute_ref>, may be retained in a position involving direct contact <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>with persons served by a program or entity identified in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref>, unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>commissioner has provided written notice under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.17</statute_ref> stating that: <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    (1) the individual may remain in direct contact during the period in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>individual may request reconsideration as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>    (2) the commissioner has set aside the individual's disqualification for that program <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>or entity identified in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.03</statute_ref>, as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22, subdivision 4</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    (3) the license holder has been granted a variance for the disqualified individual <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.4.0"></a><a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.15, subdivision 2, is <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>15-year disqualification.</b> (a) An individual is disqualified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>245C.14
         </statute_ref> if: (1) less than 15 years have passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>if any, for the offense; and (2) the individual has committed a felony-level violation <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>of any of the following offenses: sections 
         <statute_ref>256.98</statute_ref> (wrongfully obtaining assistance); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>268.182
         </statute_ref> (false representation; concealment of facts); 
         <statute_ref>393.07, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>(c) (federal Food Stamp Program fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.165</statute_ref> (felon ineligible to possess firearm); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>609.21
         </statute_ref> (criminal vehicular homicide and injury); 
         <statute_ref>609.215</statute_ref> (suicide); 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(assault in the third or fourth degree); repeat offenses under 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref> (assault in the fifth <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.229</statute_ref> (crimes committed for benefit of a gang); 
         <statute_ref>609.2325</statute_ref> (criminal abuse of a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.2335</statute_ref> (financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.235</statute_ref> (use of <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>drugs to injure or facilitate crime); 
         <statute_ref>609.24</statute_ref> (simple robbery); 
         <statute_ref>609.255</statute_ref> (false imprisonment); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>609.2664
         </statute_ref> (manslaughter of an unborn child in the first degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2665</statute_ref> (manslaughter <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>of an unborn child in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.267</statute_ref> (assault of an unborn child in the first <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2671</statute_ref> (assault of an unborn child in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.268</statute_ref> (injury <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>or death of an unborn child in the commission of a crime); 
         <statute_ref>609.27</statute_ref> (coercion); 
         <statute_ref>609.275</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>(attempt to coerce); 
         <statute_ref>609.466</statute_ref> (medical assistance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.498, subdivision 1</statute_ref> or 1b <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>(aggravated first degree or first degree tampering with a witness); 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref> (theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.521</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>(possession of shoplifting gear); 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref> (bringing stolen goods into Minnesota); 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>(identity theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref> (receiving stolen property); 
         <statute_ref>609.535</statute_ref> (issuance of dishonored <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>checks); 
         <statute_ref>609.562</statute_ref> (arson in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.563</statute_ref> (arson in the third degree); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>609.582
         </statute_ref> (burglary); 
         <statute_ref>609.59</statute_ref> (possession of burglary tools); 
         <statute_ref>609.611</statute_ref> (insurance fraud); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>609.625
         </statute_ref> (aggravated forgery); 
         <statute_ref>609.63</statute_ref> (forgery); 
         <statute_ref>609.631</statute_ref> (check forgery; offering a forged <br/>
<a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>check); 
         <statute_ref>609.635</statute_ref> (obtaining signature by false pretense); 
         <statute_ref>609.66</statute_ref> (dangerous weapons); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>609.67
         </statute_ref> (machine guns and short-barreled shotguns); 
         <statute_ref>609.687</statute_ref> (adulteration); 
         <statute_ref>609.71</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>(riot); 
         <statute_ref>609.713</statute_ref> (terroristic threats); 
         <statute_ref>609.82</statute_ref> (fraud in obtaining credit); 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref> (financial <br/>
<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>transaction card fraud); 
         <statute_ref>617.23</statute_ref> (indecent exposure), not involving a minor; repeat <br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>offenses under 
         <statute_ref>617.241</statute_ref> (obscene materials and performances; distribution and exhibition <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>prohibited; penalty); 
         <statute_ref>624.713</statute_ref> (certain persons not to possess firearms); chapter 152 (drugs; <br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>controlled substance); or a felony-level conviction involving alcohol or drug use.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>    (b) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than 15 years has <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>passed since the individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any <br/>
<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), as each of these offenses is defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    (c) For foster care and family child care an individual is disqualified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>245C.14
         </statute_ref> if less than 15 years has passed since the individual's voluntary termination of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>the individual's parental rights under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>260C.301, subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>    (d) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than 15 years has <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed for an offense in any other state or <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of the offenses <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>listed in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>    (e) If the individual studied commits one of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), but <br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>the sentence or level of offense is a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>is disqualified but the disqualification look-back period for the offense is the period <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>applicable to the gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor disposition.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>    (f) When a disqualification is based on a judicial determination other than a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>conviction, the disqualification period begins from the date of the court order. When a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>disqualification is based on an admission, the disqualification period begins from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>of an admission in court. When a disqualification is based on a preponderance of clear <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>and convincing  evidence of a disqualifying act, the disqualification date begins from the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>date of the dismissal, the date of discharge of the sentence imposed for a conviction for a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>disqualifying crime of similar elements, or the date of the incident, whichever occurs last.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.5.0"></a><a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>    Sec. 5. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.15, subdivision 3, is <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Ten-year disqualification.</b> (a) An individual is disqualified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>245C.14
         </statute_ref> if: (1) less than ten years have passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed, <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>if any, for the offense; and (2) the individual has committed a gross misdemeanor-level <br/>
<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>violation of any of the following offenses: sections 
         <statute_ref>256.98</statute_ref> (wrongfully obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>assistance); 
         <statute_ref>268.182</statute_ref> (false representation; concealment of facts); 
         <statute_ref>393.07, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>paragraph (c) (federal Food Stamp Program fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref> (criminal vehicular homicide <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>and injury); 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref> (assault in the first or second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref> or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>609.2231
         </statute_ref> (assault in the third or fourth degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref> (assault in the fifth degree); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>609.224, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (c) (assault in the fifth degree by a caregiver against a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.2242</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>609.2243</statute_ref> (domestic assault); 
         <statute_ref>609.23</statute_ref> (mistreatment of <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>persons confined); 
         <statute_ref>609.231</statute_ref> (mistreatment of residents or patients); 
         <statute_ref>609.2325</statute_ref> (criminal <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>abuse of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.233</statute_ref> (criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.2335</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>(financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.234</statute_ref> (failure to report maltreatment of a <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.265</statute_ref> (abduction); 
         <statute_ref>609.275</statute_ref> (attempt to coerce); 
         <statute_ref>609.324, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>1a
         </statute_ref> (other prohibited acts; minor engaged in prostitution); 
         <statute_ref>609.33</statute_ref> (disorderly house); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>609.377
         </statute_ref> (malicious punishment of a child); 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref> (neglect or endangerment of a child); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>609.466
         </statute_ref> (medical assistance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref> (theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref> (bringing stolen goods into <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>Minnesota); 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref> (identity theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref> (receiving stolen property); 
         <statute_ref>609.535</statute_ref> (issuance <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>of dishonored checks); 
         <statute_ref>609.582</statute_ref> (burglary); 
         <statute_ref>609.59</statute_ref> (possession of burglary tools); 
         <statute_ref>609.611</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>(insurance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.631</statute_ref> (check forgery; offering a forged check); 
         <statute_ref>609.66</statute_ref> (dangerous <br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>weapons); 
         <statute_ref>609.71</statute_ref> (riot); 
         <statute_ref>609.72, subdivision 3</statute_ref> (disorderly conduct against a vulnerable <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>adult); repeat offenses under 
         <statute_ref>609.746</statute_ref> (interference with privacy); 
         <statute_ref>609.749, subdivision 2</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>(harassment; stalking); 
         <statute_ref>609.82</statute_ref> (fraud in obtaining credit); 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref> (financial transaction <br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>card fraud); 
         <statute_ref>617.23</statute_ref> (indecent exposure), not involving a minor; 
         <statute_ref>617.241</statute_ref> (obscene <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>materials and performances); 
         <statute_ref>617.243</statute_ref> (indecent literature, distribution); 
         <statute_ref>617.293</statute_ref> (harmful <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>materials; dissemination and display to minors prohibited); or violation of an order for <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>protection under section 
         <statute_ref>518B.01, subdivision 14</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>    (b) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than ten years has <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>passed since the individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), as each of these offenses is defined in Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>    (c) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than ten years has <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed for an offense in any other state or <br/>
<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>offenses listed in paragraph (a).<br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>    (d) If the individual studied commits one of the offenses listed in paragraph (a), but <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>the sentence or level of offense is a misdemeanor disposition, the individual is disqualified <br/>
<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>but the disqualification lookback period for the offense is the period applicable to <br/>
<a id="pl.5.35"></a><var>5.35</var>misdemeanors.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>    (e) When a disqualification is based on a judicial determination other than a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>conviction, the disqualification period begins from the date of the court order. When a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>disqualification is based on an admission, the disqualification period begins from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>of an admission in court. When a disqualification is based on a preponderance of clear <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>and convincing  evidence of a disqualifying act, the disqualification date begins from the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>date of the dismissal, the date of discharge of the sentence imposed for a conviction for a <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>disqualifying crime of similar elements, or the date of the incident, whichever occurs last.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.6.0"></a><a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.15, subdivision 4, is <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Seven-year disqualification.</b> (a) An individual is disqualified under <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if: (1) less than seven years has passed since the discharge of the sentence <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>imposed, if any, for the offense; and (2) the individual has committed a misdemeanor-level <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>violation of any of the following offenses: sections 
         <statute_ref>256.98</statute_ref> (wrongfully obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>assistance); 
         <statute_ref>268.182</statute_ref> (false representation; concealment of facts); 
         <statute_ref>393.07, subdivision 10</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>paragraph (c) (federal Food Stamp Program fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref> (criminal vehicular homicide <br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>and injury); 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref> (assault in the first degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref> (assault in the second degree); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>609.223
         </statute_ref> (assault in the third degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref> (assault in the fourth degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>(assault in the fifth degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.2242</statute_ref> (domestic assault); 
         <statute_ref>609.2335</statute_ref> (financial exploitation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.234</statute_ref> (failure to report maltreatment of a vulnerable adult); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>609.2672
         </statute_ref> (assault of an unborn child in the third degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.27</statute_ref> (coercion); violation <br/>
<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>of an order for protection under 
         <statute_ref>609.3232</statute_ref> (protective order authorized; procedures; <br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>penalties); 
         <statute_ref>609.466</statute_ref> (medical assistance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.52</statute_ref> (theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.525</statute_ref> (bringing stolen <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>goods into Minnesota); 
         <statute_ref>609.527</statute_ref> (identity theft); 
         <statute_ref>609.53</statute_ref> (receiving stolen property); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>609.535
         </statute_ref> (issuance of dishonored checks); 
         <statute_ref>609.611</statute_ref> (insurance fraud); 
         <statute_ref>609.66</statute_ref> (dangerous <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>weapons); 
         <statute_ref>609.665</statute_ref> (spring guns); 
         <statute_ref>609.746</statute_ref> (interference with privacy); 
         <statute_ref>609.79</statute_ref> (obscene or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>harassing telephone calls); 
         <statute_ref>609.795</statute_ref> (letter, telegram, or package; opening; harassment); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>609.82
         </statute_ref> (fraud in obtaining credit); 
         <statute_ref>609.821</statute_ref> (financial transaction card fraud); 
         <statute_ref>617.23</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>(indecent exposure), not involving a minor; 
         <statute_ref>617.293</statute_ref> (harmful materials; dissemination <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>and display to minors prohibited); or violation of an order for protection under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>518B.01
         </statute_ref> (Domestic Abuse Act).<br/>
<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>    (b) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than seven years has <br/>
<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>passed since a determination or disposition of the individual's:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>    (1) failure to make required reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>626.557, subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>, for incidents in which: (i) the final disposition under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>626.556
         </statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> was substantiated maltreatment, and (ii) the maltreatment was <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>recurring or serious; or<br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>    (2) substantiated serious or recurring maltreatment of a minor under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>a vulnerable adult under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, or serious or recurring maltreatment in any other <br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>state, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of maltreatment under <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> for which: (i) there is a preponderance of evidence that the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>maltreatment occurred, and (ii) the subject was responsible for the maltreatment.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>    (c) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than seven years has <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>passed since the individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or conspiracy to commit any <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>of the offenses listed in paragraphs (a) and (b), as each of these offenses is defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>Minnesota Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>    (d) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than seven years has <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed for an offense in any other state or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements of any of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>offenses listed in paragraphs (a) and (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>    (e) When a disqualification is based on a judicial determination other than a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>conviction, the disqualification period begins from the date of the court order. When a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>disqualification is based on an admission, the disqualification period begins from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>of an admission in court. When a disqualification is based on a preponderance of clear <br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>and convincing evidence of a disqualifying act, the disqualification date begins from the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>date of the dismissal, the date of discharge of the sentence imposed for a conviction for a <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>disqualifying crime of similar elements, or the date of the incident, whichever occurs last.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    (f) An individual is disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> if less than seven years has <br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>passed since the individual was disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>256.98, subdivision 8</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.7.0"></a><a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>    Sec. 7. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 245C.24, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Permanent bar to set aside a disqualification.</b> (a) Except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>in paragraph paragraphs (b), (c) and (d), the commissioner may not set aside the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>disqualification of any individual disqualified pursuant to this chapter, regardless of how <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>much time has passed, if the individual was disqualified for a crime or conduct listed in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>    (b) For An individual in the chemical dependency field who was:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>    (1) disqualified for a crime or conduct listed under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>and;<br/>
<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>    (2) whose disqualification was set aside prior to July 1, 2005, the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>must consider granting; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    (3) was granted a variance pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>245C.30</statute_ref> for the license holder for <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>a program dealing primarily with adults. A request for reconsideration evaluated under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>this paragraph must include a letter of recommendation from the license holder that <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>was subject to the prior set-aside decision addressing the individual's quality of care to <br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>children or vulnerable adults and the circumstances of the individual's departure from <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>that service under this section prior to August 1, 2008, is eligible to request a set-aside <br/>
<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>under paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    (c) For any individual who was disqualified for a crime or conduct listed under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>section 245C.15, subdivision 1, and whose disqualification was set aside prior to July 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>2005, the commissioner must consider granting a set-aside pursuant to section 245C.22. <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>An employer who hires any individual who provides in-home services shall monitor <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>service provision with the client by telephone at least quarterly.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>    (d) For an individual who was disqualified for an offense under section 609.66, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>subdivision 1e, that was committed when the individual was a minor, and more than seven <br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>years has passed since the incident, during which time the individual has attended and <br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>graduated from college, the commissioner may consider setting aside the disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>for a children's residential facility licensed by the Department of Corrections.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective August 1, 2008.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.8.0"></a><a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>    Sec. 8. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.24, subdivision 3, is <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Ten-year bar to set aside disqualification.</b> (a) The commissioner may <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>not set aside the disqualification of an individual in connection with a license to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>family child care for children, foster care for children in the provider's home, or foster <br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>care or day care services for adults in the provider's home if: (1) less than ten years has <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed, if any, for the offense; or (2) when <br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>disqualified based on a preponderance of clear and convincing  evidence determination <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (2), or an admission under <br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, paragraph (a), clause (1), and less than ten years <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>has passed since the individual committed the act or admitted to committing the act, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>whichever is later; and (3) the individual has committed a violation of any of the following <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>offenses: sections 
         <statute_ref>609.165</statute_ref> (felon ineligible to possess firearm); criminal vehicular <br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>homicide under 
         <statute_ref>609.21</statute_ref> (criminal vehicular homicide and injury); 
         <statute_ref>609.215</statute_ref> (aiding suicide <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>or aiding attempted suicide); felony violations under 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>609.2231</statute_ref> (assault in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>the third or fourth degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.229</statute_ref> (crimes committed for benefit of a gang); 
         <statute_ref>609.713</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>(terroristic threats); 
         <statute_ref>609.235</statute_ref> (use of drugs to injure or to facilitate crime); 
         <statute_ref>609.24</statute_ref> (simple <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>robbery); 
         <statute_ref>609.255</statute_ref> (false imprisonment); 
         <statute_ref>609.562</statute_ref> (arson in the second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.71</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>(riot); 
         <statute_ref>609.498, subdivision 1</statute_ref> or 1b (aggravated first degree or first degree tampering <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>with a witness); burglary in the first or second degree under 
         <statute_ref>609.582</statute_ref> (burglary); 
         <statute_ref>609.66</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>(dangerous weapon); 
         <statute_ref>609.665</statute_ref> (spring guns); 
         <statute_ref>609.67</statute_ref> (machine guns and short-barreled <br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>shotguns); 
         <statute_ref>609.749, subdivision 2</statute_ref> (gross misdemeanor harassment; stalking); 
         <statute_ref>152.021</statute_ref> or <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>152.022
         </statute_ref> (controlled substance crime in the first or second degree); 
         <statute_ref>152.023, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>1
         </statute_ref>, clause (3) or (4) or subdivision 2, clause (4) (controlled substance crime in the third <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>degree); 
         <statute_ref>152.024</statute_ref>, subdivision 1, clause (2), (3), or (4) (controlled substance crime in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>the fourth degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.224, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (c) (fifth-degree assault by a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>caregiver against a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.23</statute_ref> (mistreatment of persons confined); 
         <statute_ref>609.231</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>(mistreatment of residents or patients); 
         <statute_ref>609.2325</statute_ref> (criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult); <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>609.233
         </statute_ref> (criminal neglect of a vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.2335</statute_ref> (financial exploitation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>vulnerable adult); 
         <statute_ref>609.234</statute_ref> (failure to report); 
         <statute_ref>609.265</statute_ref> (abduction); 
         <statute_ref>609.2664</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.2665</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>(manslaughter of an unborn child in the first or second degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.267</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.2672</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>(assault of an unborn child in the first, second, or third degree); 
         <statute_ref>609.268</statute_ref> (injury or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>death of an unborn child in the commission of a crime); repeat offenses under 
         <statute_ref>617.23</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>(indecent exposure); 
         <statute_ref>617.293</statute_ref> (disseminating or displaying harmful material to minors); <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>a felony-level conviction involving alcohol or drug use, a gross misdemeanor offense <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>under 
         <statute_ref>609.324, subdivision 1</statute_ref> (other prohibited acts); a gross misdemeanor offense under <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>609.378
         </statute_ref> (neglect or endangerment of a child); a gross misdemeanor offense under 
         <statute_ref>609.377</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>(malicious punishment of a child); 
         <statute_ref>609.72, subdivision 3</statute_ref> (disorderly conduct against a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>vulnerable adult); or 
         <statute_ref>624.713</statute_ref> (certain persons not to possess firearms).<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>    (b) The commissioner may not set aside the disqualification of an individual if <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>less than ten years have passed since the individual's aiding and abetting, attempt, or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>conspiracy to commit any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a) as each of these offenses <br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>is defined in Minnesota Statutes.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>    (c) The commissioner may not set aside the disqualification of an individual if less <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>than ten years have passed since the discharge of the sentence imposed for an offense in <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>any other state or country, the elements of which are substantially similar to the elements <br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>of any of the offenses listed in paragraph (a).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.9.0"></a><a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>    Sec. 9. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 245C.27, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Fair hearing when disqualification is not set aside.</b> (a) If the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>commissioner does not set aside a disqualification of an individual under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>who is disqualified on the basis of a preponderance of clear and convincing  evidence that <br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>the individual committed an act or acts that meet the definition of any of the crimes listed <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>; for a determination under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> of substantiated <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>maltreatment that was serious or recurring under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>; or for failure to make <br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>required reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 3</statute_ref>; or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>to section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, paragraph (b), clause (1), the individual may request <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>a fair hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, unless the disqualification is deemed conclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>    (b) The fair hearing is the only administrative appeal of the final agency <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>determination for purposes of appeal by the disqualified individual. The disqualified <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>individual does not have the right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of data <br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>13.04</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>    (c) Except as provided under paragraph (e), if the individual was disqualified based <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>on a conviction or admission to any crimes listed in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivisions 1 <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>to 4
         </statute_ref>, or for a disqualification under section 
         <statute_ref>256.98, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, the reconsideration <br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>decision under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> is the final agency determination for purposes of appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>by the disqualified individual and is not subject to a hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>. If <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>the individual was disqualified based on a judicial determination, that determination is <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>treated the same as a conviction for purposes of appeal.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>    (d) This subdivision does not apply to a public employee's appeal of a disqualification <br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.28, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>    (e) Notwithstanding paragraph (c), if the commissioner does not set aside a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>disqualification of an individual who was disqualified based on both a preponderance of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>clear and convincing  evidence and a conviction or admission, the individual may request a <br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>fair hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, unless the disqualifications are deemed conclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>. The scope of the hearing conducted under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> with <br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>regard to the disqualification based on a conviction or admission shall be limited solely to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>whether the individual poses a risk of harm, according to section 
         <statute_ref>256.045, subdivision 3b</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>In this case, the reconsideration decision under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> is not the final agency <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>decision for purposes of appeal by the disqualified individual.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.10.0"></a><a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>    Sec. 10. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 245C.29, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Conclusive disqualification determination.</b> (a) Unless otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>specified in statute, a determination that:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>    (1) the information the commissioner relied upon to disqualify an individual under <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref> was correct based on serious or recurring maltreatment; <br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    (2) a preponderance of the clear and convincing  evidence shows that the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>committed an act or acts that meet the definition of any of the crimes listed in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>245C.15
         </statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>    (3) the individual failed to make required reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>3
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, is conclusive if: <br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>    (i) the commissioner has issued a final order in an appeal of that determination under <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245A.08, subdivision 5</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref>, or a court has issued a final decision; <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>    (ii) the individual did not request reconsideration of the disqualification under <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>    (iii) the individual did not request a hearing on the disqualification under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>256.045
         </statute_ref> or chapter 14. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>    (b) When a licensing action under section 
         <statute_ref>245A.05</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>245A.06</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>245A.07</statute_ref> is based <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>on the disqualification of an individual in connection with a license to provide family child <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>care, foster care for children in the provider's own home, or foster care services for adults <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>in the provider's own home, that disqualification shall be conclusive for purposes of the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>licensing action if a request for reconsideration was not submitted within 30 calendar days <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>of the individual's receipt of the notice of disqualification. <br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>    (c) If a determination that the information relied upon to disqualify an individual <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>was correct and is conclusive under this section, and the individual is subsequently <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, the individual has a right to request reconsideration <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>on the risk of harm under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.21</statute_ref>. Subsequent determinations regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>risk of harm shall be made according to section 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> and are not subject to another <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>256.045</statute_ref> or chapter 14. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.11.0"></a><a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>    Sec. 11. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.045, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>State agency hearings.</b> (a) State agency hearings are available for the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>following: (1) any person applying for, receiving or having received public assistance, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>medical care, or a program of social services granted by the state agency or a county <br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>agency or the federal Food Stamp Act whose application for assistance is denied, not acted <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>upon with reasonable promptness, or whose assistance is suspended, reduced, terminated, <br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>or claimed to have been incorrectly paid; (2) any patient or relative aggrieved by an <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>order of the commissioner under section 
         <statute_ref>252.27</statute_ref>; (3) a party aggrieved by a ruling of a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>prepaid health plan; (4) except as provided under chapter 245C, any individual or facility <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>determined by a lead agency to have maltreated a vulnerable adult under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>after they have exercised their right to administrative reconsideration under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.11.35"></a><var>11.35</var>626.557
         </statute_ref>; (5) any person whose claim for foster care payment according to a placement of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>the child resulting from a child protection assessment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> is denied or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>not acted upon with reasonable promptness, regardless of funding source; (6) any person <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>to whom a right of appeal according to this section is given by other provision of law; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>(7) an applicant aggrieved by an adverse decision to an application for a hardship waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.15</statute_ref>; (8) an applicant aggrieved by an adverse decision to an application <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>or redetermination for a Medicare Part D prescription drug subsidy under section 
         <statute_ref>256B.04, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>subdivision 4a
         </statute_ref>; (9) except as provided under chapter 245A, an individual or facility <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>determined to have maltreated a minor under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>, after the individual or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>facility has exercised the right to administrative reconsideration under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>or (10) except as provided under chapter 245C, an individual disqualified under sections <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>245C.14
         </statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>245C.15</statute_ref>, on the basis of serious or recurring maltreatment; a preponderance <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>of the clear and convincing evidence that the individual has committed an act or acts that <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>meet the definition of any of the crimes listed in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivisions 1 to 4</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>for failing to make reports required under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>626.557, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>subdivision 3
         </statute_ref>. Hearings regarding a maltreatment determination under clause (4) or (9) <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>and a disqualification under this clause in which the basis for a disqualification is serious <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>or recurring maltreatment, which has not been set aside under sections 
         <statute_ref>245C.22</statute_ref> and <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>245C.23
         </statute_ref>, shall be consolidated into a single fair hearing. In such cases, the scope of review <br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>by the human services referee shall include both the maltreatment determination and the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>disqualification. The failure to exercise the right to an administrative reconsideration shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>not be a bar to a hearing under this section if federal law provides an individual the right to <br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>a hearing to dispute a finding of maltreatment. Individuals and organizations specified in <br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>this section may contest the specified action, decision, or final disposition before the state <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>agency by submitting a written request for a hearing to the state agency within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>after receiving written notice of the action, decision, or final disposition, or within 90 days <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>of such written notice if the applicant, recipient, patient, or relative shows good cause why <br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>the request was not submitted within the 30-day time limit.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>    The hearing for an individual or facility under clause (4), (9), or (10) is the only <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>administrative appeal to the final agency determination specifically, including a challenge <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>to the accuracy and completeness of data under section 
         <statute_ref>13.04</statute_ref>. Hearings requested under <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>clause (4) apply only to incidents of maltreatment that occur on or after October 1, 1995. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>Hearings requested by nursing assistants in nursing homes alleged to have maltreated a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>resident prior to October 1, 1995, shall be held as a contested case proceeding under the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>provisions of chapter 14. Hearings requested under clause (9) apply only to incidents of <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>maltreatment that occur on or after July 1, 1997. A hearing for an individual or facility <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>under clause (9) is only available when there is no juvenile court or adult criminal action <br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>pending. If such action is filed in either court while an administrative review is pending, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>the administrative review must be suspended until the judicial actions are completed. If <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>the juvenile court action or criminal charge is dismissed or the criminal action overturned, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>the matter may be considered in an administrative hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>    For purposes of this section, bargaining unit grievance procedures are not an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>administrative appeal.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>    The scope of hearings involving claims to foster care payments under clause (5) shall <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>be limited to the issue of whether the county is legally responsible for a child's placement <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>under court order or voluntary placement agreement and, if so, the correct amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>foster care payment to be made on the child's behalf and shall not include review of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>propriety of the county's child protection determination or child placement decision.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>    (b) A vendor of medical care as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>256B.02, subdivision 7</statute_ref>, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>vendor under contract with a county agency to provide social services is not a party and <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>may not request a hearing under this section, except if assisting a recipient as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>    (c) An applicant or recipient is not entitled to receive social services beyond the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>services prescribed under chapter 256M or other social services the person is eligible <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>for under state law.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>    (d) The commissioner may summarily affirm the county or state agency's proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>action without a hearing when the sole issue is an automatic change due to a change in <br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>state or federal law.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.12.0"></a><a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>    Sec. 12. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 256.045, subdivision 3b, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>    Subd. 3b. <b>Standard of evidence for maltreatment and disqualification hearings.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>    (a) The state human services referee shall determine that maltreatment has occurred if a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>preponderance of evidence exists to support the final disposition under sections 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>and 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>. For purposes of hearings regarding disqualification, the state human services <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>referee shall affirm the proposed disqualification in an appeal under subdivision 3, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>paragraph (a), clause (9), if a preponderance of the evidence shows the individual has: <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>    (1) a preponderance of the evidence shows the individual has committed <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>maltreatment under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, which is serious or recurring; <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>    (2) clear and convincing evidence shows the individual has committed an act or acts <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>meeting the definition of any of the crimes listed in section 
         <statute_ref>245C.15, subdivisions 1 to 4</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>    (3) a preponderance of the evidence shows the individual has failed to make required <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>reports under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, for incidents in which the final disposition under <br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref> or 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref> was substantiated maltreatment that was serious or recurring. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>    (b) If the disqualification is affirmed, the state human services referee shall <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>determine whether the individual poses a risk of harm in accordance with the requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>of section 
         <statute_ref>245C.16</statute_ref>, and whether the disqualification should be set aside or not set aside. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>In determining whether the disqualification should be set aside, the human services <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>referee shall consider all of the characteristics that cause the individual to be disqualified, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>including those characteristics that were not subject to review under paragraph (a), in <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>order to determine whether the individual poses a risk of harm. A decision to set aside <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>a disqualification that is the subject of the hearing constitutes a determination that the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>individual does not pose a risk of harm and that the individual may provide direct contact <br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>services in the individual program specified in the set aside. If a determination that the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>information relied upon to disqualify an individual was correct and is conclusive under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>, and the individual is subsequently disqualified under section 
         <statute_ref>245C.14</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>the individual has a right to again request reconsideration on the risk of harm under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>245C.21
         </statute_ref>. Subsequent determinations regarding risk of harm are not subject to another <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>hearing under this section. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>    (c) The state human services referee shall recommend an order to the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>of health, education, or human services, as applicable, who shall issue a final order. The <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>commissioner shall affirm, reverse, or modify the final disposition. Any order of the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>commissioner issued in accordance with this subdivision is conclusive upon the parties <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>unless appeal is taken in the manner provided in subdivision 7. In any licensing appeal <br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>under chapters 245A and 245C and sections 
         <statute_ref>144.50</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144.58</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>144A.02</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>144A.46</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>the commissioner's determination as to maltreatment is conclusive, as provided under <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>section 
         <statute_ref>245C.29</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.13.0"></a><a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>    Sec. 13. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.20, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Policy and purpose.</b> The policy of the state of Minnesota and the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>purpose of sections 
         <statute_ref>259.20</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>259.69</statute_ref> is to ensure: <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>    (1) that the best interests of children adopted persons are met in the planning and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>granting of adoptions; and<br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>    (2) that laws and practices governing adoption recognize the diversity of Minnesota's <br/>
<a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>population and the diverse needs of persons affected by adoption.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.14.0"></a><a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>    Sec. 14. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.21, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>    Subd. 2a. <b>Adult adoption.</b> "Adult adoption" means the adoption of a person <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>at least 18 years of age.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.15.0"></a><a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>    Sec. 15. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.22, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Children</b><b> </b><b>Persons </b><b>who may be adopted.</b> No petition for adoption shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>filed unless the child person sought to be adopted has been placed by the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>of human services, the commissioner's agent, or a licensed child-placing agency. The <br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>provisions of this subdivision shall not apply if<br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>    (a) the child person to be adopted is over 14 years of age;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>    (b) the child is sought to be adopted by an individual who is related to the child, as <br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>defined by section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02, subdivision 13</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>    (c) the child has been lawfully placed under the laws of another state while the child <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>and petitioner resided in that other state;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>    (d) the court waives the requirement of this subdivision in the best interests of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>child or petitioners, provided that the adoption does not involve a placement as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>section 
         <statute_ref>259.21, subdivision 8</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>    (e) the child has been lawfully placed under section 
         <statute_ref>259.47</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.16.0"></a><a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>    Sec. 16. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.23, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents of petition.</b> The petition shall be signed by the petitioner and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>married, by the spouse. It shall be verified, and filed in duplicate. The petition shall allege:<br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>    (a) The full name, age and place of residence of petitioner, and if married, the date <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>and place of marriage;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>    (b) The date petitioner acquired physical custody of the child and from what person <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>or agency;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>    (c) The date of birth of the child person to be adopted, if known, and the state and <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>county where born;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>    (d) The name of the child's parents, if known, and the guardian if there be one;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>    (e) The actual name of the child person to be adopted, if known, and any known <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>aliases;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>    (f) The name to be given the child person to be adopted if a change of name is <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>desired;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>    (g) The description and value of any real or personal property owned by the child <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>person to be adopted;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>    (h) That the petitioner desires that the relationship of parent and child be established <br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>between petitioner and the child, and that it is to the person to be adopted and that adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>is in the best interests of the child for the child person to be adopted by the petitioner.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>    In agency placements, the information required in clauses (d) and (e) shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>be required to be alleged in the petition but shall be transmitted to the court by the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>commissioner of human services or the agency.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.17.0"></a><a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>    Sec. 17. <b>[259.241] ADULT ADOPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>    (a) Any adult person may be adopted, regardless of his or her residence. A resident <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>of Minnesota may petition the court of record having jurisdiction of adoption proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>to adopt an individual who has reached the age of 18 years or older.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>    (b) The consent of the person to be adopted shall be the only consent necessary, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>according to section 259.24. The consent of an adult in his or her own adoption is invalid <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>if the adult is considered to be a vulnerable adult under section 626.5572, subdivision 21, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>or if the person consenting to the adoption is determined not competent to give consent.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>    (c) The decree of adoption establishes a parent-child relationship between the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>adopting parent or parents and the person adopted, including the right to inherit, and also <br/>
<a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>terminates the parental rights and sibling relationship between the adopted person and the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>adopted person's birth parents and siblings according to section 259.59.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>    (d) If the adopted person requests a change of name, the adoption decree shall <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>order the name change.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.18.0"></a><a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>    Sec. 18. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 259.41, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Study required before placement; certain relatives excepted.</b> (a) <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>An approved adoption study; completed background study, as required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>245C.33
         </statute_ref>; and written report must be completed before the child is placed in a prospective <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>adoptive home under this chapter, except as allowed by section 
         <statute_ref>259.47, subdivision 6</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>In an agency placement, the report must be filed with the court at the time the adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>petition is filed. In a direct adoptive placement, the report must be filed with the court in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>support of a motion for temporary preadoptive custody under section 
         <statute_ref>259.47, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>3
         </statute_ref>, or, if the study and report are complete, in support of an emergency order under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>259.47, subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>. The study and report shall be completed by a licensed child-placing <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>agency and must be thorough and comprehensive. The study and report shall be paid for <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>by the prospective adoptive parent, except as otherwise required under section 
         <statute_ref>256.01, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>subdivision 2, paragraph (h), 259.67
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>259.73</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>    (b) A placement for adoption with an individual who is related to the child, as <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>defined by section 
         <statute_ref>245A.02, subdivision 13</statute_ref>, is not subject to this section except as the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>background study required by sections 
<statute_ref>245C.33</statute_ref> and 
<statute_ref>259.53, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, paragraph (c). <br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>by subdivision 2, paragraph (a), clause (1), items (i) and (ii), and subdivision 3. In the <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>case of a stepparent adoption, a background study must be completed on the stepparent <br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>and any children as required under subdivision 3, paragraph (b), except that a child of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>the stepparent does not need to have a background study complete if they are a sibling <br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>through birth or adoption of the person being adopted. The local social services agency <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>of the county in which the prospective adoptive parent lives must initiate a background <br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>study unless a child-placing agency has been involved with the adoption. The local social <br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>service agency may charge a reasonable fee for the background study. If a placement is <br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>being made the background study must be completed prior to placement pursuant to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>section 259.29, subdivision 1, paragraph (c).  Background study results must be filed with <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>the adoption petition according to section 259.22, except in an adult adoption where an <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>adoption study and background study are not needed.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>    (c) In the case of a licensed foster parent seeking to adopt a child who is in the foster <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>parent's care, any portions of the foster care licensing process that duplicate requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>of the home study may be submitted in satisfaction of the relevant requirements of this <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.19.0"></a><a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>    Sec. 19. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.43, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var><b>259.43 BIRTH PARENT HISTORY; COMMISSIONER'S FORM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>    In any adoption under this chapter, except a stepparent or an adult adoption under <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>section 259.241, a birth parent or an agency, if an agency placement, shall provide a <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>prospective adoptive parent with a complete, thorough, detailed, and current social and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>medical history of the birth families child being adopted, if information is known after <br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>reasonable inquiry. Each birth family child social and medical history must be provided <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>on a form or forms prepared by the commissioner and must include background and health <br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>history specific to the child, the child's birth parents, and the child's other birth relatives. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>Applicable background and health information about the child includes: the child's current <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>health condition, behavior, and demeanor; placement history; education history; sibling <br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>information; and birth, medical, dental, and immunization information. Redacted copies of <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>pertinent records, assessments, and evaluations shall be attached to the child's social and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>medical history. Applicable background information about the child's birth parents and <br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>other birth relatives includes: general background information; education and employment <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>history; physical health and mental health history; and reasons for the child's placement. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>The child's social and medical history shall be completed in a manner so that the completed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>form protects the identities of all individuals described in it. The commissioner shall make <br/>
<a id="pl.17.35"></a><var>17.35</var>the form available to agencies and court administrators for public distribution. The birth <br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>family child's social and medical history must be provided to the prospective adoptive <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>family prior to adoptive placement, provided to the Department of Human Services <br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>with application for adoption assistance, if applicable, and filed with the court when the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>adoption petition is filed, or,. In a direct adoptive placement, the child's social and medical <br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>history must be filed with the court with the motion for temporary preadoptive custody.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.20.0"></a><a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>    Sec. 20. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.52, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Requirement to search registry before adoption petition can be </b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var><b>granted; proof of search.</b> No petition for adoption may be granted unless the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>supervising the adoptive placement, the birth mother of the child, or, in the case of a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>stepparent or relative adoption, the county agency responsible for the report required <br/>
<a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>under section 
         <statute_ref>259.53, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, requests that the commissioner of health search the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>registry to determine whether a putative father is registered in relation to a child who is <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>or may be the subject of an adoption petition. The search required by this subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>must be conducted no sooner than 31 days following the birth of the child. A search <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>of the registry may be proven by the production of a certified copy of the registration <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>form or by a certified statement of the commissioner of health that after a search no <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>registration of a putative father in relation to a child who is or may be the subject of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>an adoption petition could be located. The filing of a certified copy of an order from a <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>juvenile protection matter under chapter 260C containing a finding that certification of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>requisite search of the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry was filed with the court in <br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>that matter shall also constitute proof of search. Certification that the fathers' adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>registry has been searched must be filed with the court prior to entry of any final order of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>adoption. In addition to the search required by this subdivision, the agency supervising <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>the adoptive placement, the birth mother of the child, or, in the case of a stepparent or <br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>relative adoption, the county social services agency responsible for the report under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>section 
         <statute_ref>259.53, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, or the responsible social services agency that is a petitioner <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>in a juvenile protection matter under chapter 260C may request that the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>of health search the registry at any time.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.21.0"></a><a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>    Sec. 21. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.53, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Reports and records.</b> (a) The contents of all reports and records of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>commissioner of human services, local social services agency, or child-placing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>bearing on the suitability of the proposed adoptive home and the child to each other shall <br/>
<a id="pl.18.33"></a><var>18.33</var>not be disclosed either directly or indirectly to any person other than the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.18.34"></a><var>18.34</var>human services, the child's guardian ad litem appointed under: (1) section 260C.163 when <br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>the guardian's appointment continues under section 260C.317, subdivision 3, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>(b); or (2) section 259.65 or a judge of the court having jurisdiction of the matter, except <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>as provided in paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>    (b) A judge of the court having jurisdiction of the matter shall upon request disclose <br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var>to a party to the proceedings or the party's counsel any portion of a report or record that <br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>relates only to the suitability of the proposed adoptive parents. In this disclosure, the judge <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>may withhold the identity of individuals providing information in the report or record. <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>When the judge is considering whether to disclose the identity of individuals providing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>information, the agency with custody of the report or record shall be permitted to present <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>reasons for or against disclosure.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.22.0"></a><a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>    Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 259.57, subdivision 1, is <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Findings; orders.</b> Upon the hearing,<br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>    (a) if the court finds that it is in the best interests of the child person to be adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>that the petition be granted, a decree of adoption shall be made and recorded in the office <br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>of the court administrator, ordering that henceforth the child person to be adopted shall <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>be the child of the petitioner. In the decree the court may change the name of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>adopted person if desired. After the decree is granted for a child an adopted person who is:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>    (1) under the guardianship of the commissioner or a licensed child-placing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>260C.317</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>    (2) placed by the commissioner, commissioner's agent, or licensed child-placing <br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>agency after a consent to adopt according to section 
         <statute_ref>259.24</statute_ref> or under an agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>conferring authority to place for adoption according to section 
         <statute_ref>259.25</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>    (3) adopted after a direct adoptive placement ordered by the district court under <br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>section 
         <statute_ref>259.47</statute_ref>,<br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>the court administrator shall immediately mail a copy of the recorded decree to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>commissioner of human services;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>    (b) if the court is not satisfied that the proposed adoption is in the best interests of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>the child person to be adopted, the court shall deny the petition, and in the case of a child <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>shall order the child returned to the custody of the person or agency legally vested with <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>permanent custody or certify the case for appropriate action and disposition to the court <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>having jurisdiction to determine the custody and guardianship of the child.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.23.0"></a><a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>    Sec. 23. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.59, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Legal effect.</b> Upon adoption, the child adopted person shall become <br/>
<a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>the legal child of the adopting persons and they shall become the legal parents of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>with all the rights and duties between them of birth parents and legitimate child. By virtue <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>of the adoption the child adopted person shall inherit from the adoptive parents or their <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>relatives the same as though the child adopted person were the natural child of the parents, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>and in case of the child's adopted person's death intestate the adoptive parents and their <br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>relatives shall inherit the child's adopted person's estate as if they the adopted person had <br/>
<a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>been the child's birth parents and relatives. After a decree of adoption is entered the birth <br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>parents of an adopted child person shall be relieved of all parental responsibilities for the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.10"></a><var>20.10</var>child adopted person, and they shall not exercise or have any rights over the adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.20.11"></a><var>20.11</var>child person or the child's adopted person's property. The child adopted person shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>owe the birth parents or their relatives any legal duty nor shall the child adopted person <br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>inherit from the birth parents or kindred, except as provided in subdivision 1a and section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>257C.08, subdivision 6
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
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<a id="bill.1.24.0"></a><a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>    Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.59, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Enrollment in American Indian tribe.</b> Notwithstanding the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>subdivision 1, the adoption of a child person whose birth parent or parents are enrolled in <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>an American Indian tribe shall not change the child's person's  enrollment in that tribe.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.25.0"></a><a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>    Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.67, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Adoption assistance agreement.</b> The placing agency shall certify a child <br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>as eligible for adoption assistance according to rules promulgated by the commissioner. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>The placing agency shall not certify a child who remains under the jurisdiction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>sending agency pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>260.851</statute_ref>, article 5, for state-funded adoption assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>when Minnesota is the receiving state. Not later than 30 days after a parent or parents are <br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>found and approved for adoptive placement of a child certified as eligible for adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>assistance, and before the final decree of adoption is issued, a written agreement must be <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>entered into by the commissioner, the adoptive parent or parents, and the placing agency. <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>The written agreement must be fully completed by the placing agency and in the form <br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>prescribed by the commissioner and must set forth the responsibilities of all parties, the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>anticipated duration of the adoption assistance payments, and the payment terms. The <br/>
<a id="pl.20.31"></a><var>20.31</var>adoption assistance agreement shall be subject to the commissioner's approval, which <br/>
<a id="pl.20.32"></a><var>20.32</var>must be granted or denied not later than 15 days after the agreement is entered.<br/>
<a id="pl.20.33"></a><var>20.33</var>    The amount of adoption assistance is subject to the availability of state and federal <br/>
<a id="pl.20.34"></a><var>20.34</var>funds and shall be determined through agreement with the adoptive parents. The <br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>agreement shall take into consideration the circumstances of the adopting parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>parents, the needs of the child being adopted and may provide ongoing monthly assistance, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var>supplemental maintenance expenses related to the adopted person's child's special needs, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>nonmedical expenses periodically necessary for purchase of services, items, or equipment <br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>related to the special needs, and medical expenses. The placing agency or the adoptive <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>parent or parents shall provide written documentation to support the need for adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>assistance payments. The commissioner may require periodic reevaluation of adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>assistance payments. The amount of ongoing monthly adoption assistance granted may <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>in no case exceed that which would be allowable for the child under foster family care <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>and is subject to the availability of state and federal funds.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.26.0"></a><a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>    Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.67, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Annual affidavit</b><b> Modification or termination of the adoption assistance </b><br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var><b>agreement</b><b>.</b> When adoption assistance agreements are for more than one year, the adoptive <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>parents or guardian or conservator shall annually present an affidavit stating whether the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>adopted person remains under their care and whether the need for adoption assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>continues to exist. The commissioner may verify the affidavit. The adoption assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>agreement shall continue in accordance with its terms as long as the need for adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>assistance continues and the adopted person child is the legal or financial dependent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>adoptive parent or parents or guardian or conservator and is under 18 years of age. The <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>adoption assistance agreement may be extended to age 22 as allowed by rules adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>by the commissioner. Termination or modification of the adoption assistance agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>may be requested by the adoptive parents or subsequent guardian or conservator at any <br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>time. When the commissioner determines that a child is eligible for adoption assistance <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, United States Code, title 42, sections 670 to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>679a, the commissioner shall modify the adoption assistance agreement in order to obtain <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>the funds under that act.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.27.0"></a><a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var>    Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.67, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.21.28"></a><var>21.28</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.29"></a><var>21.29</var>    Subd. 3a. <b>Recovery of overpayments.</b> An amount of adoption assistance paid to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.30"></a><var>21.30</var>an adoptive parent in excess of the payment due is recoverable by the commissioner, <br/>
<a id="pl.21.31"></a><var>21.31</var>even when the overpayment was caused by agency error or circumstances outside the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.32"></a><var>21.32</var>responsibility and control of the family or provider. Adoption assistance amounts covered <br/>
<a id="pl.21.33"></a><var>21.33</var>by this subdivision include basic maintenance needs payments, monthly supplemental <br/>
<a id="pl.22.1"></a><var>22.1</var>maintenance needs payments, reimbursement of nonrecurring adoption expenses, <br/>
<a id="pl.22.2"></a><var>22.2</var>reimbursement of special nonmedical costs, and reimbursement of medical costs.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.28.0"></a><a id="pl.22.3"></a><var>22.3</var>    Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 259.67, subdivision 4, is <br/>
<a id="pl.22.4"></a><var>22.4</var>amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.5"></a><var>22.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Eligibility conditions.</b> (a) The placing agency shall use the AFDC <br/>
<a id="pl.22.6"></a><var>22.6</var>requirements as specified in federal law as of July 16, 1996, when determining the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.22.7"></a><var>22.7</var>eligibility for adoption assistance under title IV-E of the Social Security Act. If the child <br/>
<a id="pl.22.8"></a><var>22.8</var>does not qualify, the placing agency shall certify a child as eligible for state funded <br/>
<a id="pl.22.9"></a><var>22.9</var>adoption assistance only if the following criteria are met:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.10"></a><var>22.10</var>    (1) Due to the child's characteristics or circumstances it would be difficult to provide <br/>
<a id="pl.22.11"></a><var>22.11</var>the child an adoptive home without adoption assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.12"></a><var>22.12</var>    (2)(i) A placement agency has made reasonable efforts to place the child for adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.22.13"></a><var>22.13</var>without adoption assistance, but has been unsuccessful; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.14"></a><var>22.14</var>    (ii) the child's licensed foster parents desire to adopt the child and it is determined by <br/>
<a id="pl.22.15"></a><var>22.15</var>the placing agency that the adoption is in the best interest of the child; or<br/>
<a id="pl.22.16"></a><var>22.16</var>    (iii) the child's relative, as defined in section 260C.007, subdivision 27, desires to <br/>
<a id="pl.22.17"></a><var>22.17</var>adopt the child, and it is determined by the placing agency that the adoption is in the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.18"></a><var>22.18</var>best interest of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.19"></a><var>22.19</var>    (3)(i) The child has been is a ward of the commissioner, a Minnesota-licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.22.20"></a><var>22.20</var>child-placing agency, or a tribal social service agency of Minnesota recognized by the <br/>
<a id="pl.22.21"></a><var>22.21</var>Secretary of the Interior; or (ii) the child will be adopted according to tribal law without a <br/>
<a id="pl.22.22"></a><var>22.22</var>termination of parental rights or relinquishment, provided that the tribe has documented <br/>
<a id="pl.22.23"></a><var>22.23</var>the valid reason why the child cannot or should not be returned to the home of the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.22.24"></a><var>22.24</var>parent. The placing agency shall not certify a child who remains under the jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.22.25"></a><var>22.25</var>of the sending agency pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>260.851</statute_ref>, article 5, for state-funded adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.22.26"></a><var>22.26</var>assistance when Minnesota is the receiving state. A child who is adopted by the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.22.27"></a><var>22.27</var>legal custodian or guardian shall not be eligible for state-funded adoption assistance.<br/>
<a id="pl.22.28"></a><var>22.28</var>    (b) For purposes of this subdivision, The characteristics or circumstances that may be <br/>
<a id="pl.22.29"></a><var>22.29</var>considered in determining whether a child is a child with special needs under United States <br/>
<a id="pl.22.30"></a><var>22.30</var>Code, title 42, chapter 7, subchapter IV, part E, or meets the requirements of paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.22.31"></a><var>22.31</var>clause (1), or section 473(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act, are the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.22.32"></a><var>22.32</var>    (1) The child is a member of a sibling group to be placed as one unit in which at <br/>
<a id="pl.22.33"></a><var>22.33</var>least one sibling is older than 15 months of age or is described in clause (2) or (3).<br/>
<a id="pl.22.34"></a><var>22.34</var>    (2) The child has documented physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral disabilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.1"></a><var>23.1</var>    (3) The child has a high risk of developing physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral <br/>
<a id="pl.23.2"></a><var>23.2</var>disabilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.3"></a><var>23.3</var>    (4) The child is five years of age or older.<br/>
<a id="pl.23.4"></a><var>23.4</var>    (c) When a child's eligibility for adoption assistance is based upon the high risk of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.5"></a><var>23.5</var>developing physical, mental, emotional, or behavioral disabilities, payments shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.23.6"></a><var>23.6</var>made under the adoption assistance agreement unless and until the potential disability <br/>
<a id="pl.23.7"></a><var>23.7</var>manifests itself as documented by an appropriate health care professional.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.29.0"></a><a id="pl.23.8"></a><var>23.8</var>    Sec. 29. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.75, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.9"></a><var>23.9</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Withdrawal of registration.</b> A child's registration shall be withdrawn <br/>
<a id="pl.23.10"></a><var>23.10</var>when the exchange service has been notified in writing by the local social service agency <br/>
<a id="pl.23.11"></a><var>23.11</var>and or the licensed child-placing agency that the child has been adopted, has become 14 <br/>
<a id="pl.23.12"></a><var>23.12</var>years old and will not consent to an adoption plan, placed in an adoptive home or has died.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.30.0"></a><a id="pl.23.13"></a><var>23.13</var>    Sec. 30. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.89, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.14"></a><var>23.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Request.</b> An adopted person who is 19 years of age or over may <br/>
<a id="pl.23.15"></a><var>23.15</var>request the commissioner of health to disclose the information on the adopted person's <br/>
<a id="pl.23.16"></a><var>23.16</var>original birth record. The commissioner of health shall, within five days of receipt of the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.17"></a><var>23.17</var>request, notify the commissioner of human services agent or licensed child-placing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.23.18"></a><var>23.18</var>when known or the commissioner of human services when the agency is not known in <br/>
<a id="pl.23.19"></a><var>23.19</var>writing of the request by the adopted person.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.31.0"></a><a id="pl.23.20"></a><var>23.20</var>    Sec. 31. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.89, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.23.21"></a><var>23.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Search.</b> Within six months after receiving notice of the request of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.22"></a><var>23.22</var>the adopted person, the commissioner of human services services' agent or a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.23.23"></a><var>23.23</var>child-placing agency shall make complete and reasonable efforts to notify each parent <br/>
<a id="pl.23.24"></a><var>23.24</var>identified on the original birth record of the adopted person. The commissioner, the <br/>
<a id="pl.23.25"></a><var>23.25</var>commissioner's agents, and licensed child-placing agencies may charge a reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.23.26"></a><var>23.26</var>fee to the adopted person for the cost of making a search pursuant to this subdivision. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.27"></a><var>23.27</var>Every licensed child-placing agency in the state shall cooperate with the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.23.28"></a><var>23.28</var>human services in efforts to notify an identified parent. All communications under this <br/>
<a id="pl.23.29"></a><var>23.29</var>subdivision are confidential pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>13.02, subdivision 3</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.23.30"></a><var>23.30</var>    For purposes of this subdivision, "notify" means a personal and confidential contact <br/>
<a id="pl.23.31"></a><var>23.31</var>with the birth parents named on the original birth record of the adopted person. The <br/>
<a id="pl.23.32"></a><var>23.32</var>contact shall not be by mail and shall be by an employee or agent of the licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.23.33"></a><var>23.33</var>child-placing agency which processed the pertinent adoption or some other licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.24.1"></a><var>24.1</var>child-placing agency designated by the commissioner of human services when it is <br/>
<a id="pl.24.2"></a><var>24.2</var>determined to be reasonable by the commissioner; otherwise contact shall be by mail or <br/>
<a id="pl.24.3"></a><var>24.3</var>telephone. The contact shall be evidenced by filing with the commissioner of health an <br/>
<a id="pl.24.4"></a><var>24.4</var>affidavit of notification executed by the person who notified each parent certifying that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.5"></a><var>24.5</var>each parent was given the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.6"></a><var>24.6</var>    (a) (1) the nature of the information requested by the adopted person;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.7"></a><var>24.7</var>    (b) (2) the date of the request of the adopted person;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.8"></a><var>24.8</var>    (c) (3) the right of the parent to file, within 30 days of receipt of the notice, an <br/>
<a id="pl.24.9"></a><var>24.9</var>affidavit with the commissioner of health stating that the information on the original birth <br/>
<a id="pl.24.10"></a><var>24.10</var>record should not be disclosed;<br/>
<a id="pl.24.11"></a><var>24.11</var>    (d) (4) the right of the parent to file a consent to disclosure with the commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.24.12"></a><var>24.12</var>of health at any time; and<br/>
<a id="pl.24.13"></a><var>24.13</var>    (e) (5) the effect of a failure of the parent to file either a consent to disclosure or an <br/>
<a id="pl.24.14"></a><var>24.14</var>affidavit stating that the information on the original birth record should not be disclosed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.32.0"></a><a id="pl.24.15"></a><var>24.15</var>    Sec. 32. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.89, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.16"></a><var>24.16</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Release of information after notice.</b> If, within six months, the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.17"></a><var>24.17</var>commissioner of human services certifies services' agent or licensed child-placing agency <br/>
<a id="pl.24.18"></a><var>24.18</var>document to the commissioner of health notification of each parent identified on the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.19"></a><var>24.19</var>original birth record pursuant to subdivision 2, the commissioner of health shall disclose <br/>
<a id="pl.24.20"></a><var>24.20</var>the information requested by the adopted person 31 days after the date of the latest notice <br/>
<a id="pl.24.21"></a><var>24.21</var>to either parent. This disclosure will occur if, at any time during the 31 days both of <br/>
<a id="pl.24.22"></a><var>24.22</var>the parents identified on the original birth record have filed a consent to disclosure with <br/>
<a id="pl.24.23"></a><var>24.23</var>the commissioner of health and neither consent to disclosure has been revoked by the <br/>
<a id="pl.24.24"></a><var>24.24</var>subsequent filing by a parent of an affidavit stating that the information should not be <br/>
<a id="pl.24.25"></a><var>24.25</var>disclosed. If only one parent has filed a consent to disclosure and the consent has not been <br/>
<a id="pl.24.26"></a><var>24.26</var>revoked, the commissioner of health shall disclose, to the adopted person, original birth <br/>
<a id="pl.24.27"></a><var>24.27</var>record information on the consenting parent only.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.33.0"></a><a id="pl.24.28"></a><var>24.28</var>    Sec. 33. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 259.89, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.24.29"></a><var>24.29</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.24.30"></a><var>24.30</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Adult adoptions.</b> Notwithstanding section 144.218, a person adopted <br/>
<a id="pl.24.31"></a><var>24.31</var>as an adult shall be permitted to access the person's birth records that existed prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.24.32"></a><var>24.32</var>the adult adoption. Access to the existing birth records shall be the same access that <br/>
<a id="pl.24.33"></a><var>24.33</var>was permitted prior to the adult adoption.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.34.0"></a><a id="pl.25.1"></a><var>25.1</var>    Sec. 34. <b>[260.853] INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PLACEMENT OF </b><br/>
<a id="pl.25.2"></a><var>25.2</var><b>CHILDREN.</b><br/>

<a id="pl.25.5"></a><var>25.5</var>    A. Provide a process through which children subject to this compact are placed in <br/>
<a id="pl.25.6"></a><var>25.6</var>safe and suitable homes in a timely manner.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.7"></a><var>25.7</var>    B. Facilitate ongoing supervision of a placement, the delivery of services, and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.8"></a><var>25.8</var>communication between the states.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.9"></a><var>25.9</var>    C. Provide operating procedures that will ensure that children are placed in safe and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.10"></a><var>25.10</var>suitable homes in a timely manner.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.11"></a><var>25.11</var>    D. Provide for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules <br/>
<a id="pl.25.12"></a><var>25.12</var>implementing the provisions of this compact and regulating the covered activities of <br/>
<a id="pl.25.13"></a><var>25.13</var>the member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.14"></a><var>25.14</var>    E. Provide for uniform data collection and information sharing between member <br/>
<a id="pl.25.15"></a><var>25.15</var>states under this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.16"></a><var>25.16</var>    F. Promote coordination between this compact, the Interstate Compact for Juveniles, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.17"></a><var>25.17</var>the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance and other compacts affecting <br/>
<a id="pl.25.18"></a><var>25.18</var>the placement of and which provide services to children otherwise subject to this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.19"></a><var>25.19</var>    G. Provide for a state's continuing legal jurisdiction and responsibility for placement <br/>
<a id="pl.25.20"></a><var>25.20</var>and care of a child that it would have had if the placement were intrastate.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.21"></a><var>25.21</var>    H. Provide for the promulgation of guidelines, in collaboration with Indian tribes, <br/>
<a id="pl.25.22"></a><var>25.22</var>for interstate cases involving Indian children as is or may be permitted by federal law.<br/>

<a id="pl.25.25"></a><var>25.25</var>    A. "Approved placement" means the public child-placing agency in the receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.25.26"></a><var>25.26</var>state has determined that the placement is both safe and suitable for the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.27"></a><var>25.27</var>    B. "Assessment" means an evaluation of a prospective placement by a public <br/>
<a id="pl.25.28"></a><var>25.28</var>child-placing agency to determine whether the placement meets the individualized needs <br/>
<a id="pl.25.29"></a><var>25.29</var>of the child, including but not limited to the child's safety and stability, health and <br/>
<a id="pl.25.30"></a><var>25.30</var>well-being, and mental, emotional, and physical development. An assessment is only <br/>
<a id="pl.25.31"></a><var>25.31</var>applicable to a placement by a public child-placing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.32"></a><var>25.32</var>    C. "Child" means an individual who has not attained the age of eighteen (18).<br/>
<a id="pl.25.33"></a><var>25.33</var>    D. "Certification" means to attest, declare or sworn to before a judge or notary public.<br/>
<a id="pl.25.34"></a><var>25.34</var>    E. "Default" means the failure of a member state to perform the obligations or <br/>
<a id="pl.25.35"></a><var>25.35</var>responsibilities imposed upon it by this compact, the bylaws or rules of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.25.36"></a><var>25.36</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.1"></a><var>26.1</var>    F. "Home Study" means an evaluation of a home environment conducted according <br/>
<a id="pl.26.2"></a><var>26.2</var>to the applicable requirements of the State in which the home is located, and documents <br/>
<a id="pl.26.3"></a><var>26.3</var>the preparation and the suitability of the placement resource for placement of a child <br/>
<a id="pl.26.4"></a><var>26.4</var>according to the laws and requirements of the state in which the home is located.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.5"></a><var>26.5</var>    G. "Indian tribe" means any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group <br/>
<a id="pl.26.6"></a><var>26.6</var>or community of Indians recognized as eligible for services provided to Indians by the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.7"></a><var>26.7</var>Secretary of the Interior because of their status as Indians, including any Alaskan native <br/>
<a id="pl.26.8"></a><var>26.8</var>village as defined in section 3 (c) of the Alaska Native Claims settlement Act at 43 USC <br/>
<a id="pl.26.9"></a><var>26.9</var>��1602(c).<br/>
<a id="pl.26.10"></a><var>26.10</var>    H. "Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children" means the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.26.11"></a><var>26.11</var>that is created under Article VIII of this compact and which is generally referred to as the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.12"></a><var>26.12</var>Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.13"></a><var>26.13</var>    I. "Jurisdiction" means the power and authority of a court to hear and decide matters.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.14"></a><var>26.14</var>    J. "Legal Risk Placement" ("Legal Risk Adoption") means a placement made <br/>
<a id="pl.26.15"></a><var>26.15</var>preliminary to an adoption where the prospective adoptive parents acknowledge in writing <br/>
<a id="pl.26.16"></a><var>26.16</var>that a child can be ordered returned to the sending state or the birth mother's state of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.17"></a><var>26.17</var>residence, if different from the sending state and a final decree of adoption shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.26.18"></a><var>26.18</var>entered in any jurisdiction until all required consents are obtained or are dispensed with <br/>
<a id="pl.26.19"></a><var>26.19</var>according to applicable law.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.20"></a><var>26.20</var>    K. "Member state" means a state that has enacted this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.21"></a><var>26.21</var>    L. "Non-custodial parent" means a person who, at the time of the commencement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.22"></a><var>26.22</var>of court proceedings in the sending state, does not have sole legal custody of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.26.23"></a><var>26.23</var>or has joint legal custody of a child, and who is not the subject of allegations or findings <br/>
<a id="pl.26.24"></a><var>26.24</var>of child abuse or neglect.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.25"></a><var>26.25</var>    M. "Non-member state" means a state which has not enacted this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.26"></a><var>26.26</var>    N. "Notice of residential placement" means information regarding a placement <br/>
<a id="pl.26.27"></a><var>26.27</var>into a residential facility provided to the receiving state including, but not limited to the <br/>
<a id="pl.26.28"></a><var>26.28</var>name, date and place of birth of the child, the identity and address of the parent or legal <br/>
<a id="pl.26.29"></a><var>26.29</var>guardian, evidence of authority to make the placement, and the name and address of <br/>
<a id="pl.26.30"></a><var>26.30</var>the facility in which the child will be placed. Notice of residential placement shall also <br/>
<a id="pl.26.31"></a><var>26.31</var>include information regarding a discharge and any unauthorized absence from the facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.32"></a><var>26.32</var>    O. "Placement" means the act by a public or private child-placing agency intended <br/>
<a id="pl.26.33"></a><var>26.33</var>to arrange for the care or custody of a child in another state.<br/>
<a id="pl.26.34"></a><var>26.34</var>    P. "Private child-placing agency" means any private corporation, agency, foundation, <br/>
<a id="pl.26.35"></a><var>26.35</var>institution, or charitable organization, or any private person or attorney that facilitates, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.1"></a><var>27.1</var>causes, or is involved in the placement of a child from one state to another and that is not <br/>
<a id="pl.27.2"></a><var>27.2</var>an instrumentality of the state or acting under color of state law.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.3"></a><var>27.3</var>    Q. "Provisional placement" means a determination made by the public child-placing <br/>
<a id="pl.27.4"></a><var>27.4</var>agency in the receiving state that the proposed placement is safe and suitable, and, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.5"></a><var>27.5</var>extent allowable, the receiving state has temporarily waived its standards or requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.27.6"></a><var>27.6</var>otherwise applicable to prospective foster or adoptive parents so as to not delay the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.7"></a><var>27.7</var>placement. Completion of an assessment and the receiving state requirements regarding <br/>
<a id="pl.27.8"></a><var>27.8</var>training for prospective foster or adoptive parents shall not delay an otherwise safe and <br/>
<a id="pl.27.9"></a><var>27.9</var>suitable placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.10"></a><var>27.10</var>    R. "Public child-placing agency" means any government child welfare agency or <br/>
<a id="pl.27.11"></a><var>27.11</var>child protection agency or a private entity under contract with such an agency, regardless <br/>
<a id="pl.27.12"></a><var>27.12</var>of whether they act on behalf of a state, county, municipality or other governmental unit <br/>
<a id="pl.27.13"></a><var>27.13</var>and which facilitates, causes, or is involved in the placement of a child from one state <br/>
<a id="pl.27.14"></a><var>27.14</var>to another.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.15"></a><var>27.15</var>    S. "Receiving state" means the state to which a child is sent, brought, or caused to <br/>
<a id="pl.27.16"></a><var>27.16</var>be sent or brought.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.17"></a><var>27.17</var>    T. "Relative" means someone who is related to the child as a parent, step-parent, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.18"></a><var>27.18</var>sibling by half or whole blood or by adoption, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or first cousin or a <br/>
<a id="pl.27.19"></a><var>27.19</var>non-relative with such significant ties to the child that they may be regarded as relatives as <br/>
<a id="pl.27.20"></a><var>27.20</var>determined by the court in the sending state.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.21"></a><var>27.21</var>    U. "Residential Facility" means a facility providing a level of care that is sufficient <br/>
<a id="pl.27.22"></a><var>27.22</var>to substitute for parental responsibility or foster care, and is beyond what is needed for <br/>
<a id="pl.27.23"></a><var>27.23</var>assessment or treatment of an acute condition. For purposes of the compact, residential <br/>
<a id="pl.27.24"></a><var>27.24</var>facilities do not include institutions primarily educational in character, hospitals or other <br/>
<a id="pl.27.25"></a><var>27.25</var>medical facilities.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.26"></a><var>27.26</var>    V. "Rule" means a written directive, mandate, standard or principle issued by the <br/>
<a id="pl.27.27"></a><var>27.27</var>Interstate Commission promulgated pursuant to Article XI of this compact that is of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.28"></a><var>27.28</var>general applicability and that implements, interprets or prescribes a policy or provision of <br/>
<a id="pl.27.29"></a><var>27.29</var>the compact. "Rule" has the force and effect of an administrative rule in a member state, <br/>
<a id="pl.27.30"></a><var>27.30</var>and includes the amendment, repeal, or suspension of an existing rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.31"></a><var>27.31</var>    W. "Sending state" means the state from which the placement of a child is initiated.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.32"></a><var>27.32</var>    X. "Service member's permanent duty station" means the military installation where <br/>
<a id="pl.27.33"></a><var>27.33</var>an active duty Armed Services member is currently assigned and is physically located <br/>
<a id="pl.27.34"></a><var>27.34</var>under competent orders that do not specify the duty as temporary.<br/>
<a id="pl.27.35"></a><var>27.35</var>    Y. "Service member's state of legal residence" means the state in which the active <br/>
<a id="pl.27.36"></a><var>27.36</var>duty Armed Services member is considered a resident for tax and voting purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.1"></a><var>28.1</var>    Z. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.2"></a><var>28.2</var>Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.3"></a><var>28.3</var>Northern Marianas Islands and any other territory of the United States.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.4"></a><var>28.4</var>    AA. "State court" means a judicial body of a state that is vested by law with <br/>
<a id="pl.28.5"></a><var>28.5</var>responsibility for adjudicating cases involving abuse, neglect, deprivation, delinquency or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.6"></a><var>28.6</var>status offenses of individuals who have not attained the age of eighteen (18).<br/>
<a id="pl.28.7"></a><var>28.7</var>    BB. "Supervision" means monitoring provided by the receiving state once a child <br/>
<a id="pl.28.8"></a><var>28.8</var>has been placed in a receiving state pursuant to this compact.<br/>

<a id="pl.28.11"></a><var>28.11</var>    1. The interstate placement of a child in a custody proceeding in which a public <br/>
<a id="pl.28.12"></a><var>28.12</var>child placing agency is not a party, provided, the placement is not intended to effectuate an <br/>
<a id="pl.28.13"></a><var>28.13</var>adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.14"></a><var>28.14</var>    2. The interstate placement of a child subject to ongoing court jurisdiction in the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.15"></a><var>28.15</var>sending state, due to allegations or findings that the child has been abused, neglected, or <br/>
<a id="pl.28.16"></a><var>28.16</var>deprived as defined by the laws of the sending state, provided, however, that the placement <br/>
<a id="pl.28.17"></a><var>28.17</var>of such a child into a residential facility shall only require notice of residential placement <br/>
<a id="pl.28.18"></a><var>28.18</var>to the receiving state prior to placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.19"></a><var>28.19</var>    3. The interstate placement of a child adjudicated delinquent or unmanageable <br/>
<a id="pl.28.20"></a><var>28.20</var>based on the laws of the sending state and subject to ongoing court jurisdiction of the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.21"></a><var>28.21</var>sending state if:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.22"></a><var>28.22</var>    a. the child is being placed in a residential facility in another member state and <br/>
<a id="pl.28.23"></a><var>28.23</var>is not covered under another compact; or<br/>
<a id="pl.28.24"></a><var>28.24</var>    b. the child is being placed in another member state and the determination of safety <br/>
<a id="pl.28.25"></a><var>28.25</var>and suitability of the placement and services required is not provided through another <br/>
<a id="pl.28.26"></a><var>28.26</var>compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.27"></a><var>28.27</var>    4. The interstate placement of any child by a public child-placing agency or private <br/>
<a id="pl.28.28"></a><var>28.28</var>child-placing agency as defined in this compact as a preliminary step to a possible <br/>
<a id="pl.28.29"></a><var>28.29</var>adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.30"></a><var>28.30</var>    B. The provisions of this compact shall not apply to:<br/>
<a id="pl.28.31"></a><var>28.31</var>    1. The interstate placement of a child with a non-relative in a receiving state by a <br/>
<a id="pl.28.32"></a><var>28.32</var>parent with the legal authority to make such a placement provided, however, that the <br/>
<a id="pl.28.33"></a><var>28.33</var>placement is not intended to effectuate an adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.28.34"></a><var>28.34</var>    2. The interstate placement of a child by one relative with the lawful authority to <br/>
<a id="pl.28.35"></a><var>28.35</var>make such a placement directly with a relative in a receiving state.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.1"></a><var>29.1</var>    3. The placement of a child, not subject to Article III, Section A, into a residential <br/>
<a id="pl.29.2"></a><var>29.2</var>facility by his parent.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.3"></a><var>29.3</var>    4. The placement of a child with a non-custodial parent provided that:<br/>
<a id="pl.29.4"></a><var>29.4</var>    a. The non-custodial parent proves to the satisfaction of a court in the sending state a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.5"></a><var>29.5</var>substantial relationship with the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.6"></a><var>29.6</var>    b. The court in the sending state makes a written finding that placement with the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.7"></a><var>29.7</var>non-custodial parent is in the best interests of the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.29.8"></a><var>29.8</var>    c. The court in the sending state dismisses its jurisdiction over the child's case.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.9"></a><var>29.9</var>    5. A child entering the United States from a foreign country for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.10"></a><var>29.10</var>adoption or leaving the United States to go to a foreign country for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.11"></a><var>29.11</var>adoption in that country.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.12"></a><var>29.12</var>    6. Cases in which a U.S. citizen child living overseas with his family, at least one <br/>
<a id="pl.29.13"></a><var>29.13</var>of whom is in the U.S. Armed Services, and who is stationed overseas, is removed and <br/>
<a id="pl.29.14"></a><var>29.14</var>placed in a state.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.15"></a><var>29.15</var>    7. The sending of a child by a public child-placing agency or a private child-placing <br/>
<a id="pl.29.16"></a><var>29.16</var>agency for a visit as defined by the rules of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.17"></a><var>29.17</var>    C. For purposes of determining the applicability of this compact to the placement of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.18"></a><var>29.18</var>a child with a family in the Armed Services, the public child-placing agency or private <br/>
<a id="pl.29.19"></a><var>29.19</var>child-placing agency may choose the state of the service member's permanent duty station <br/>
<a id="pl.29.20"></a><var>29.20</var>or the service member's declared legal residence.<br/>
<a id="pl.29.21"></a><var>29.21</var>    D. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prohibit the concurrent application <br/>
<a id="pl.29.22"></a><var>29.22</var>of the provisions of this compact with other applicable interstate compacts including the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.23"></a><var>29.23</var>Interstate Compact for Juveniles and the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical <br/>
<a id="pl.29.24"></a><var>29.24</var>Assistance. The Interstate Commission may in cooperation with other interstate compact <br/>
<a id="pl.29.25"></a><var>29.25</var>commissions having responsibility for the interstate movement, placement or transfer of <br/>
<a id="pl.29.26"></a><var>29.26</var>children, promulgate like rules to ensure the coordination of services, timely placement <br/>
<a id="pl.29.27"></a><var>29.27</var>of children, and the reduction of unnecessary or duplicative administrative or procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.29.28"></a><var>29.28</var>requirements.<br/>

<a id="pl.29.31"></a><var>29.31</var>adoptions, and in interstate placements in which the public child placing agency is not a <br/>
<a id="pl.29.32"></a><var>29.32</var>party to a custody proceeding the sending state shall retain jurisdiction over a child with <br/>
<a id="pl.29.33"></a><var>29.33</var>respect to all matters of custody and disposition of the child which it would have had if the <br/>
<a id="pl.29.34"></a><var>29.34</var>child had remained in the sending state. Such jurisdiction shall also include the power to <br/>
<a id="pl.29.35"></a><var>29.35</var>order the return of the child to the sending state.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.1"></a><var>30.1</var>    B. When an issue of child protection or custody is brought before a court in the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.2"></a><var>30.2</var>receiving state, such court shall confer with the court of the sending state to determine the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.3"></a><var>30.3</var>most appropriate forum for adjudication.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.4"></a><var>30.4</var>    C. In accordance with its own laws, the court in the sending state shall have authority <br/>
<a id="pl.30.5"></a><var>30.5</var>to terminate its jurisdiction if:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.6"></a><var>30.6</var>    1. The child is reunified with the parent in the receiving state who is the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.30.7"></a><var>30.7</var>of allegations or findings of abuse or neglect, only with the concurrence of the public <br/>
<a id="pl.30.8"></a><var>30.8</var>child-placing agency in the receiving state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.9"></a><var>30.9</var>    2. The child is adopted;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.10"></a><var>30.10</var>    3. The child reaches the age of majority under the laws of the sending state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.11"></a><var>30.11</var>    4. The child achieves legal independence pursuant to the laws of the sending state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.12"></a><var>30.12</var>    5. A guardianship is created by a court in the receiving state with the concurrence of <br/>
<a id="pl.30.13"></a><var>30.13</var>the court in the sending state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.14"></a><var>30.14</var>    6. An Indian tribe has petitioned for and received jurisdiction from the court in <br/>
<a id="pl.30.15"></a><var>30.15</var>the sending state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.16"></a><var>30.16</var>    7. The public child-placing agency of the sending state requests termination and has <br/>
<a id="pl.30.17"></a><var>30.17</var>obtained the concurrence of the public child-placing agency in the receiving the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.18"></a><var>30.18</var>    D. When a sending state court terminates its jurisdiction, the receiving state <br/>
<a id="pl.30.19"></a><var>30.19</var>child-placing agency shall be notified.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.20"></a><var>30.20</var>    E. Nothing in this article shall defeat a claim of jurisdiction by a receiving state <br/>
<a id="pl.30.21"></a><var>30.21</var>court sufficient to deal with an act of truancy, delinquency, crime or behavior involving a <br/>
<a id="pl.30.22"></a><var>30.22</var>child as defined by the laws of the receiving state committed by the child in the receiving <br/>
<a id="pl.30.23"></a><var>30.23</var>state which would be a violation of its laws.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.24"></a><var>30.24</var>    F. Nothing in this article shall limit the receiving state's ability to take emergency <br/>
<a id="pl.30.25"></a><var>30.25</var>jurisdiction for the protection of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.30.26"></a><var>30.26</var>    G. The substantive laws of the state in which an adoption will be finalized shall <br/>
<a id="pl.30.27"></a><var>30.27</var>solely govern all issues relating to the adoption of the child and the court in which the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.28"></a><var>30.28</var>adoption proceeding is filed shall have subject matter jurisdiction regarding all substantive <br/>
<a id="pl.30.29"></a><var>30.29</var>issues relating to the adoption, except:<br/>
<a id="pl.30.30"></a><var>30.30</var>    1. when the child is a ward of another court that established jurisdiction over the <br/>
<a id="pl.30.31"></a><var>30.31</var>child prior to the placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.30.32"></a><var>30.32</var>    2. when the child is in the legal custody of a public agency in the sending state; or<br/>
<a id="pl.30.33"></a><var>30.33</var>    3. when the court in the sending state has otherwise appropriately assumed <br/>
<a id="pl.30.34"></a><var>30.34</var>jurisdiction over the child, prior to the submission of the request for approval of placement.<br/>

<a id="pl.31.2"></a><var>31.2</var>state, the public child-placing agency shall provide a written request for assessment to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.3"></a><var>31.3</var>the receiving state.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.4"></a><var>31.4</var>    B. For placements by a private child-placing agency, a child may be sent or brought, <br/>
<a id="pl.31.5"></a><var>31.5</var>or caused to be sent or brought, into a receiving state, upon receipt and immediate review <br/>
<a id="pl.31.6"></a><var>31.6</var>of the required content to accompany a request for approval of a placement in both the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.7"></a><var>31.7</var>sending and receiving state public child-placing agency. The required content for a request <br/>
<a id="pl.31.8"></a><var>31.8</var>for provisional approval shall include all of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.31.9"></a><var>31.9</var>    1. A request for approval identifying the child, birth parents, the prospective adoptive <br/>
<a id="pl.31.10"></a><var>31.10</var>parents, and the supervising agency, signed by the person requesting approval; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.11"></a><var>31.11</var>    2. The appropriate consents or relinquishments signed by the birth parents in <br/>
<a id="pl.31.12"></a><var>31.12</var>accordance with the laws of the sending state, or where permitted by the laws of the state <br/>
<a id="pl.31.13"></a><var>31.13</var>where the adoption will be finalized; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.14"></a><var>31.14</var>    3. Certification by a licensed attorney or other authorized agent of a private adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.31.15"></a><var>31.15</var>agency that the consent or relinquishment is in compliance with the applicable laws of the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.16"></a><var>31.16</var>sending state, or where permitted the laws of the state where finalization of the adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.31.17"></a><var>31.17</var>will occur; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.18"></a><var>31.18</var>    4. A home study; and<br/>
<a id="pl.31.19"></a><var>31.19</var>    5. An acknowledgment of legal risk signed by the prospective adoptive parents.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.20"></a><var>31.20</var>    C. The sending state and the receiving state may request additional information or <br/>
<a id="pl.31.21"></a><var>31.21</var>documents prior to finalization of an approved placement, but they may not delay travel <br/>
<a id="pl.31.22"></a><var>31.22</var>by the prospective adoptive parents with the child if the required content for approval <br/>
<a id="pl.31.23"></a><var>31.23</var>has been submitted, received, and reviewed by the public child-placing agency in both <br/>
<a id="pl.31.24"></a><var>31.24</var>the sending state and the receiving state.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.25"></a><var>31.25</var>    D. Approval from the public child-placing agency in the receiving state for a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.26"></a><var>31.26</var>provisional or approved placement is required as provided for in the rules of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.31.27"></a><var>31.27</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.28"></a><var>31.28</var>    E. The procedures for making, and the request for an assessment, shall contain all <br/>
<a id="pl.31.29"></a><var>31.29</var>information and be in such form as provided for in the rules of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.30"></a><var>31.30</var>    F. Upon receipt of a request from the public child-placing agency of the sending <br/>
<a id="pl.31.31"></a><var>31.31</var>state, the receiving state shall initiate an assessment of the proposed placement to <br/>
<a id="pl.31.32"></a><var>31.32</var>determine its safety and suitability. If the proposed placement is a placement with a <br/>
<a id="pl.31.33"></a><var>31.33</var>relative, the public child-placing agency of the sending state may request a determination <br/>
<a id="pl.31.34"></a><var>31.34</var>for a provisional placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.31.35"></a><var>31.35</var>    G. The public child-placing agency in the receiving state may request from the <br/>
<a id="pl.31.36"></a><var>31.36</var>public child-placing agency or the private child-placing agency in the sending state, and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.1"></a><var>32.1</var>shall be entitled to receive supporting or additional information necessary to complete <br/>
<a id="pl.32.2"></a><var>32.2</var>the assessment.<br/>

<a id="pl.32.5"></a><var>32.5</var>shall be placed into a receiving state until approval for such placement is obtained.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.6"></a><var>32.6</var>    B. If the public child-placing agency in the receiving state does not approve <br/>
<a id="pl.32.7"></a><var>32.7</var>the proposed placement then the child shall not be placed. The receiving state shall <br/>
<a id="pl.32.8"></a><var>32.8</var>provide written documentation of any such determination in accordance with the rules <br/>
<a id="pl.32.9"></a><var>32.9</var>promulgated by the Interstate Commission. Such determination is not subject to judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.32.10"></a><var>32.10</var>review in the sending state.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.11"></a><var>32.11</var>    C. If the proposed placement is not approved, any interested party shall have <br/>
<a id="pl.32.12"></a><var>32.12</var>standing to seek an administrative review of the receiving state's determination.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.13"></a><var>32.13</var>    1. The administrative review and any further judicial review associated with <br/>
<a id="pl.32.14"></a><var>32.14</var>the determination shall be conducted in the receiving state pursuant to its applicable <br/>
<a id="pl.32.15"></a><var>32.15</var>administrative procedures.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.16"></a><var>32.16</var>    2. If a determination not to approve the placement of the child in the receiving state <br/>
<a id="pl.32.17"></a><var>32.17</var>is overturned upon review, the placement shall be deemed approved, provided however <br/>
<a id="pl.32.18"></a><var>32.18</var>that all administrative or judicial remedies have been exhausted or the time for such <br/>
<a id="pl.32.19"></a><var>32.19</var>remedies has passed.<br/>

<a id="pl.32.22"></a><var>32.22</var>or state court:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.23"></a><var>32.23</var>    1. The public child-placing agency in the sending state shall have financial <br/>
<a id="pl.32.24"></a><var>32.24</var>responsibility for:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.25"></a><var>32.25</var>    a. the ongoing support and maintenance for the child during the period of the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.26"></a><var>32.26</var>placement, unless otherwise provided for in the receiving state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.27"></a><var>32.27</var>    b. as determined by the public child-placing agency in the sending state, services for <br/>
<a id="pl.32.28"></a><var>32.28</var>the child beyond the public services for which the child is eligible in the receiving state.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.29"></a><var>32.29</var>    2. The receiving state shall only have financial responsibility for:<br/>
<a id="pl.32.30"></a><var>32.30</var>    a. any assessment conducted by the receiving state; and<br/>
<a id="pl.32.31"></a><var>32.31</var>    b. supervision conducted by the receiving state at the level necessary to support <br/>
<a id="pl.32.32"></a><var>32.32</var>the placement as agreed upon by the public child-placing agencies of the receiving and <br/>
<a id="pl.32.33"></a><var>32.33</var>sending state.<br/>
<a id="pl.32.34"></a><var>32.34</var>    3. Nothing in this provision shall prohibit public child-placing agencies in the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.35"></a><var>32.35</var>sending state from entering into agreements with licensed agencies or persons in the <br/>
<a id="pl.32.36"></a><var>32.36</var>receiving state to conduct assessments and provide supervision.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.1"></a><var>33.1</var>    B. For the placement of a child by a private child-placing agency preliminary to a <br/>
<a id="pl.33.2"></a><var>33.2</var>possible adoption, the private child-placing agency shall be:<br/>
<a id="pl.33.3"></a><var>33.3</var>    1. Legally responsible for the child during the period of placement as provided for in <br/>
<a id="pl.33.4"></a><var>33.4</var>the law of the sending state until the finalization of the adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.5"></a><var>33.5</var>    2. Financially responsible for the child absent a contractual agreement to the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.6"></a><var>33.6</var>contrary.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.7"></a><var>33.7</var>    C. The public child-placing agency in the receiving state shall provide timely <br/>
<a id="pl.33.8"></a><var>33.8</var>assessments, as provided for in the rules of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.9"></a><var>33.9</var>    D. The public child-placing agency in the receiving state shall provide, or arrange <br/>
<a id="pl.33.10"></a><var>33.10</var>for the provision of, supervision and services for the child, including timely reports, <br/>
<a id="pl.33.11"></a><var>33.11</var>during the period of the placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.12"></a><var>33.12</var>    E. Nothing in this compact shall be construed as to limit the authority of the public <br/>
<a id="pl.33.13"></a><var>33.13</var>child-placing agency in the receiving state from contracting with a licensed agency or <br/>
<a id="pl.33.14"></a><var>33.14</var>person in the receiving state for an assessment or the provision of supervision or services <br/>
<a id="pl.33.15"></a><var>33.15</var>for the child or otherwise authorizing the provision of supervision or services by a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.33.16"></a><var>33.16</var>agency during the period of placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.17"></a><var>33.17</var>    F. Each member state shall provide for coordination among its branches of <br/>
<a id="pl.33.18"></a><var>33.18</var>government concerning the state's participation in, and compliance with, the compact and <br/>
<a id="pl.33.19"></a><var>33.19</var>Interstate Commission activities, through the creation of an advisory council or use of an <br/>
<a id="pl.33.20"></a><var>33.20</var>existing body or board.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.21"></a><var>33.21</var>    G. Each member state shall establish a central state compact office, which shall <br/>
<a id="pl.33.22"></a><var>33.22</var>be responsible for state compliance with the compact and the rules of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.33.23"></a><var>33.23</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.24"></a><var>33.24</var>    H. The public child-placing agency in the sending state shall oversee compliance <br/>
<a id="pl.33.25"></a><var>33.25</var>with the provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (25 USC 1901 et seq.) for placements <br/>
<a id="pl.33.26"></a><var>33.26</var>subject to the provisions of this compact, prior to placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.33.27"></a><var>33.27</var>    I. With the consent of the Interstate Commission, states may enter into limited <br/>
<a id="pl.33.28"></a><var>33.28</var>agreements that facilitate the timely assessment and provision of services and supervision <br/>
<a id="pl.33.29"></a><var>33.29</var>of placements under this compact.<br/>

<a id="pl.33.32"></a><var>33.32</var>as the "Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children." The activities of the <br/>
<a id="pl.33.33"></a><var>33.33</var>Interstate Commission are the formation of public policy and are a discretionary state <br/>
<a id="pl.33.34"></a><var>33.34</var>function. The Interstate Commission shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.34.1"></a><var>34.1</var>    A. Be a joint commission of the member states and shall have the responsibilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.2"></a><var>34.2</var>powers and duties set forth herein, and such additional powers as may be conferred upon it <br/>
<a id="pl.34.3"></a><var>34.3</var>by subsequent concurrent action of the respective legislatures of the member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.4"></a><var>34.4</var>    B. Consist of one commissioner from each member state who shall be appointed by <br/>
<a id="pl.34.5"></a><var>34.5</var>the executive head of the state human services administration with ultimate responsibility <br/>
<a id="pl.34.6"></a><var>34.6</var>for the child welfare program. The appointed commissioner shall have the legal authority <br/>
<a id="pl.34.7"></a><var>34.7</var>to vote on policy related matters governed by this compact binding the state.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.8"></a><var>34.8</var>    1. Each member state represented at a meeting of the Interstate Commission is <br/>
<a id="pl.34.9"></a><var>34.9</var>entitled to one vote.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.10"></a><var>34.10</var>    2. A majority of the member states shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of <br/>
<a id="pl.34.11"></a><var>34.11</var>business, unless a larger quorum is required by the bylaws of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.12"></a><var>34.12</var>    3. A representative shall not delegate a vote to another member state.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.13"></a><var>34.13</var>    4. A representative may delegate voting authority to another person from their state <br/>
<a id="pl.34.14"></a><var>34.14</var>for a specified meeting.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.15"></a><var>34.15</var>    C. In addition to the commissioners of each member state, the Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.34.16"></a><var>34.16</var>shall include persons who are members of interested organizations as defined in the bylaws <br/>
<a id="pl.34.17"></a><var>34.17</var>or rules of the Interstate Commission. Such members shall be ex officio and shall not be <br/>
<a id="pl.34.18"></a><var>34.18</var>entitled to vote on any matter before the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.19"></a><var>34.19</var>    D. Establish an executive committee which shall have the authority to administer <br/>
<a id="pl.34.20"></a><var>34.20</var>the day-to-day operations and administration of the Interstate Commission. It shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.34.21"></a><var>34.21</var>have the power to engage in rulemaking.<br/>

<a id="pl.34.24"></a><var>34.24</var>    A. To promulgate rules and take all necessary actions to effect the goals, purposes <br/>
<a id="pl.34.25"></a><var>34.25</var>and obligations as enumerated in this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.26"></a><var>34.26</var>    B. To provide for dispute resolution among member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.27"></a><var>34.27</var>    C. To issue, upon request of a member state, advisory opinions concerning the <br/>
<a id="pl.34.28"></a><var>34.28</var>meaning or interpretation of the interstate compact, its bylaws, rules or actions.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.29"></a><var>34.29</var>    D. To enforce compliance with this compact or the bylaws or rules of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.34.30"></a><var>34.30</var>Commission pursuant to Article XII.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.31"></a><var>34.31</var>    E. Collect standardized data concerning the interstate placement of children subject <br/>
<a id="pl.34.32"></a><var>34.32</var>to this compact as directed through its rules which shall specify the data to be collected, <br/>
<a id="pl.34.33"></a><var>34.33</var>the means of collection and data exchange and reporting requirements.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.34"></a><var>34.34</var>    F. To establish and maintain offices as may be necessary for the transacting of its <br/>
<a id="pl.34.35"></a><var>34.35</var>business.<br/>
<a id="pl.34.36"></a><var>34.36</var>    G. To purchase and maintain insurance and bonds.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.1"></a><var>35.1</var>    H. To hire or contract for services of personnel or consultants as necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.35.2"></a><var>35.2</var>carry out its functions under the compact and establish personnel qualification policies, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.3"></a><var>35.3</var>and rates of compensation.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.4"></a><var>35.4</var>    I. To establish and appoint committees and officers including, but not limited to, an <br/>
<a id="pl.35.5"></a><var>35.5</var>executive committee as required by Article X.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.6"></a><var>35.6</var>    J. To accept any and all donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.7"></a><var>35.7</var>materials, and services, and to receive, utilize, and dispose thereof.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.8"></a><var>35.8</var>    K. To lease, purchase, accept contributions or donations of, or otherwise to own, <br/>
<a id="pl.35.9"></a><var>35.9</var>hold, improve or use any property, real, personal, or mixed.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.10"></a><var>35.10</var>    L. To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, abandon, or otherwise dispose <br/>
<a id="pl.35.11"></a><var>35.11</var>of any property, real, personal or mixed.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.12"></a><var>35.12</var>    M. To establish a budget and make expenditures.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.13"></a><var>35.13</var>    N. To adopt a seal and bylaws governing the management and operation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.14"></a><var>35.14</var>Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.15"></a><var>35.15</var>    O. To report annually to the legislatures, governors, the judiciary, and state advisory <br/>
<a id="pl.35.16"></a><var>35.16</var>councils of the member states concerning the activities of the Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.35.17"></a><var>35.17</var>during the preceding year. Such reports shall also include any recommendations that may <br/>
<a id="pl.35.18"></a><var>35.18</var>have been adopted by the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.19"></a><var>35.19</var>    P. To coordinate and provide education, training and public awareness regarding the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.20"></a><var>35.20</var>interstate movement of children for officials involved in such activity.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.21"></a><var>35.21</var>    Q. To maintain books and records in accordance with the bylaws of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.35.22"></a><var>35.22</var>Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.23"></a><var>35.23</var>    R. To perform such functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the <br/>
<a id="pl.35.24"></a><var>35.24</var>purposes of this compact.<br/>

<a id="pl.35.26"></a><var>35.26</var>INTERSTATE COMMISSION<br/>

<a id="pl.35.28"></a><var>35.28</var>    1. Within 12 months after the first Interstate Commission meeting, the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.35.29"></a><var>35.29</var>Commission shall adopt bylaws to govern its conduct as may be necessary or appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.35.30"></a><var>35.30</var>to carry out the purposes of the compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.31"></a><var>35.31</var>    2. The Interstate Commission's bylaws and rules shall establish conditions and <br/>
<a id="pl.35.32"></a><var>35.32</var>procedures under which the Interstate Commission shall make its information and official <br/>
<a id="pl.35.33"></a><var>35.33</var>records available to the public for inspection or copying. The Interstate Commission may <br/>
<a id="pl.35.34"></a><var>35.34</var>exempt from disclosure information or official records to the extent they would adversely <br/>
<a id="pl.35.35"></a><var>35.35</var>affect personal privacy rights or proprietary interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.35.36"></a><var>35.36</var>    B. Meetings<br/>
<a id="pl.36.1"></a><var>36.1</var>    1. The Interstate Commission shall meet at least once each calendar year. The <br/>
<a id="pl.36.2"></a><var>36.2</var>chairperson may call additional meetings and, upon the request of a simple majority of the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.3"></a><var>36.3</var>member states shall call additional meetings.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.4"></a><var>36.4</var>    2. Public notice shall be given by the Interstate Commission of all meetings and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.5"></a><var>36.5</var>all meetings shall be open to the public, except as set forth in the rules or as otherwise <br/>
<a id="pl.36.6"></a><var>36.6</var>provided in the compact. The Interstate Commission and its committees may close a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.7"></a><var>36.7</var>meeting, or portion thereof, where it determines by two-thirds vote that an open meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.8"></a><var>36.8</var>would be likely to:<br/>
<a id="pl.36.9"></a><var>36.9</var>    a. relate solely to the Interstate Commission's internal personnel practices and <br/>
<a id="pl.36.10"></a><var>36.10</var>procedures; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.11"></a><var>36.11</var>    b. disclose matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal law; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.12"></a><var>36.12</var>    c. disclose financial or commercial information which is privileged, proprietary or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.13"></a><var>36.13</var>confidential in nature; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.14"></a><var>36.14</var>    d. involve accusing a person of a crime, or formally censuring a person; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.15"></a><var>36.15</var>    e. disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute <br/>
<a id="pl.36.16"></a><var>36.16</var>a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or physically endanger one or more <br/>
<a id="pl.36.17"></a><var>36.17</var>persons; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.18"></a><var>36.18</var>    f. disclose investigative records compiled for law enforcement purposes; or<br/>
<a id="pl.36.19"></a><var>36.19</var>    g. specifically relate to the Interstate Commission's participation in a civil action <br/>
<a id="pl.36.20"></a><var>36.20</var>or other legal proceeding.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.21"></a><var>36.21</var>    3. For a meeting, or portion of a meeting, closed pursuant to this provision, the <br/>
<a id="pl.36.22"></a><var>36.22</var>Interstate Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting may be <br/>
<a id="pl.36.23"></a><var>36.23</var>closed and shall reference each relevant exemption provision. The Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.36.24"></a><var>36.24</var>shall keep minutes which shall fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.36.25"></a><var>36.25</var>and shall provide a full and accurate summary of actions taken, and the reasons therefore, <br/>
<a id="pl.36.26"></a><var>36.26</var>including a description of the views expressed and the record of a roll call vote. All <br/>
<a id="pl.36.27"></a><var>36.27</var>documents considered in connection with an action shall be identified in such minutes. All <br/>
<a id="pl.36.28"></a><var>36.28</var>minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release by a <br/>
<a id="pl.36.29"></a><var>36.29</var>majority vote of the Interstate Commission or by court order.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.30"></a><var>36.30</var>    4. The bylaws may provide for meetings of the Interstate Commission to be <br/>
<a id="pl.36.31"></a><var>36.31</var>conducted by telecommunication or other electronic communication.<br/>
<a id="pl.36.32"></a><var>36.32</var>    C. Officers and Staff<br/>
<a id="pl.36.33"></a><var>36.33</var>    1. The Interstate Commission may, through its executive committee, appoint or <br/>
<a id="pl.36.34"></a><var>36.34</var>retain a staff director for such period, upon such terms and conditions and for such <br/>
<a id="pl.36.35"></a><var>36.35</var>compensation as the Interstate Commission may deem appropriate. The staff director shall <br/>
<a id="pl.37.1"></a><var>37.1</var>serve as secretary to the Interstate Commission, but shall not have a vote. The staff director <br/>
<a id="pl.37.2"></a><var>37.2</var>may hire and supervise such other staff as may be authorized by the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.3"></a><var>37.3</var>    2. The Interstate Commission shall elect, from among its members, a chairperson <br/>
<a id="pl.37.4"></a><var>37.4</var>and a vice chairperson of the executive committee and other necessary officers, each of <br/>
<a id="pl.37.5"></a><var>37.5</var>whom shall have such authority and duties as may be specified in the bylaws.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.6"></a><var>37.6</var>    D. Qualified Immunity, Defense and Indemnification<br/>
<a id="pl.37.7"></a><var>37.7</var>    1. The Interstate Commission's staff director and its employees shall be immune <br/>
<a id="pl.37.8"></a><var>37.8</var>from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for a claim for damage <br/>
<a id="pl.37.9"></a><var>37.9</var>to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused or arising out of or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.10"></a><var>37.10</var>relating to an actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred, or that such person had <br/>
<a id="pl.37.11"></a><var>37.11</var>a 	reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.12"></a><var>37.12</var>duties, or responsibilities; provided, that such person shall 	not be protected from suit or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.13"></a><var>37.13</var>liability for damage, loss, injury, or liability caused by a criminal act or the intentional or <br/>
<a id="pl.37.14"></a><var>37.14</var>willful and wanton misconduct of such person.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.15"></a><var>37.15</var>    a. The liability of the Interstate Commission's staff director and employees <br/>
<a id="pl.37.16"></a><var>37.16</var>or Interstate Commission representatives, acting within the scope of such person's <br/>
<a id="pl.37.17"></a><var>37.17</var>employment or duties for acts, errors, or omissions occurring within such person's state <br/>
<a id="pl.37.18"></a><var>37.18</var>may not exceed the limits of liability set forth under the Constitution and laws of that state <br/>
<a id="pl.37.19"></a><var>37.19</var>for state officials, employees, and agents. The Interstate Commission is considered to <br/>
<a id="pl.37.20"></a><var>37.20</var>be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of any such action. Nothing in this <br/>
<a id="pl.37.21"></a><var>37.21</var>subsection shall be construed to protect such person from suit or liability for damage, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.22"></a><var>37.22</var>loss, injury, or liability caused by a criminal act or the intentional or willful and wanton <br/>
<a id="pl.37.23"></a><var>37.23</var>misconduct of such person.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.24"></a><var>37.24</var>    b. The Interstate Commission shall defend the staff director and its employees and, <br/>
<a id="pl.37.25"></a><var>37.25</var>subject to the approval of the Attorney General or other appropriate legal counsel of the <br/>
<a id="pl.37.26"></a><var>37.26</var>member state shall defend the commissioner of a member state in a civil action seeking <br/>
<a id="pl.37.27"></a><var>37.27</var>to impose liability arising out of an actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred <br/>
<a id="pl.37.28"></a><var>37.28</var>within the scope of Interstate Commission employment, duties or responsibilities, or that <br/>
<a id="pl.37.29"></a><var>37.29</var>the defendant had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.37.30"></a><var>37.30</var>Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that the actual or alleged <br/>
<a id="pl.37.31"></a><var>37.31</var>act, error, or omission did not result from intentional or willful and wanton misconduct on <br/>
<a id="pl.37.32"></a><var>37.32</var>the part of such person.<br/>
<a id="pl.37.33"></a><var>37.33</var>    c. To the extent not covered by the state involved, member state, or the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.37.34"></a><var>37.34</var>Commission, the representatives or employees of the Interstate Commission shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.37.35"></a><var>37.35</var>held harmless in the amount of a settlement or judgment, including attorney's fees and <br/>
<a id="pl.37.36"></a><var>37.36</var>costs, obtained against such persons arising out of an actual or alleged act, error, or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.1"></a><var>38.1</var>omission that occurred within the scope of Interstate Commission employment, duties, or <br/>
<a id="pl.38.2"></a><var>38.2</var>responsibilities, or that such persons had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within <br/>
<a id="pl.38.3"></a><var>38.3</var>the scope of Interstate Commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, provided that <br/>
<a id="pl.38.4"></a><var>38.4</var>the actual or alleged act, error, or omission did not result from intentional or willful and <br/>
<a id="pl.38.5"></a><var>38.5</var>wanton misconduct on the part of such persons.<br/>

<a id="pl.38.8"></a><var>38.8</var>effectively and efficiently achieve the purposes of the compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.9"></a><var>38.9</var>    B. Rulemaking shall occur pursuant to the criteria set forth in this article and the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.10"></a><var>38.10</var>bylaws and rules adopted pursuant thereto. Such rulemaking shall substantially conform <br/>
<a id="pl.38.11"></a><var>38.11</var>to the principles of the "Model State Administrative Procedures Act," 1981 Act, Uniform <br/>
<a id="pl.38.12"></a><var>38.12</var>Laws Annotated, Vol. 15, p.1 (2000), or such other administrative procedure acts as the <br/>
<a id="pl.38.13"></a><var>38.13</var>Interstate Commission deems appropriate consistent with due process requirements under <br/>
<a id="pl.38.14"></a><var>38.14</var>the United States Constitution as now or hereafter interpreted by the U. S. Supreme Court. <br/>
<a id="pl.38.15"></a><var>38.15</var>All rules and amendments shall become binding as of the date specified, as published with <br/>
<a id="pl.38.16"></a><var>38.16</var>the final version of the rule as approved by the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.17"></a><var>38.17</var>    C. When promulgating a rule, the Interstate Commission shall, at a minimum:<br/>
<a id="pl.38.18"></a><var>38.18</var>    1. Publish the proposed rule's entire text stating the reason(s) for that proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.38.19"></a><var>38.19</var>rule; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.20"></a><var>38.20</var>    2. Allow and invite any and all persons to submit written data, facts, opinions <br/>
<a id="pl.38.21"></a><var>38.21</var>and arguments, which information shall be added to the record, and be made publicly <br/>
<a id="pl.38.22"></a><var>38.22</var>available; and<br/>
<a id="pl.38.23"></a><var>38.23</var>    3. Promulgate a final rule and its effective date, if appropriate, based on input from <br/>
<a id="pl.38.24"></a><var>38.24</var>state or local officials, or interested parties.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.25"></a><var>38.25</var>    D. Rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission shall have the force and effect <br/>
<a id="pl.38.26"></a><var>38.26</var>of administrative rules and shall be binding in the compacting states to the extent and in <br/>
<a id="pl.38.27"></a><var>38.27</var>the manner provided for in this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.28"></a><var>38.28</var>    E. Not later than 60 days after a rule is promulgated, an interested person may file a <br/>
<a id="pl.38.29"></a><var>38.29</var>petition in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or in the Federal District <br/>
<a id="pl.38.30"></a><var>38.30</var>Court where the Interstate Commission's principal office is located for judicial review <br/>
<a id="pl.38.31"></a><var>38.31</var>of such rule. If the court finds that the Interstate Commission's action is not supported <br/>
<a id="pl.38.32"></a><var>38.32</var>by substantial evidence in the rulemaking record, the court shall hold the rule unlawful <br/>
<a id="pl.38.33"></a><var>38.33</var>and set it aside.<br/>
<a id="pl.38.34"></a><var>38.34</var>    F. If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, those states <br/>
<a id="pl.38.35"></a><var>38.35</var>may by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the compact <br/>
<a id="pl.38.36"></a><var>38.36</var>cause that such rule shall have no further force and effect in any member state.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.1"></a><var>39.1</var>    G. The existing rules governing the operation of the Interstate Compact on the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.2"></a><var>39.2</var>Placement of Children superseded by this act shall be null and void no less than 12, but <br/>
<a id="pl.39.3"></a><var>39.3</var>no more than 24 months after the first meeting of the Interstate Commission created <br/>
<a id="pl.39.4"></a><var>39.4</var>hereunder, as determined by the members during the first meeting.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.5"></a><var>39.5</var>    H. Within the first 12 months of operation, the Interstate Commission shall <br/>
<a id="pl.39.6"></a><var>39.6</var>promulgate rules addressing the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.7"></a><var>39.7</var>    1. Transition rules<br/>
<a id="pl.39.8"></a><var>39.8</var>    2. Forms and procedures<br/>
<a id="pl.39.9"></a><var>39.9</var>    3. Time lines<br/>
<a id="pl.39.10"></a><var>39.10</var>    4. Data collection and reporting<br/>
<a id="pl.39.11"></a><var>39.11</var>    5. Rulemaking<br/>
<a id="pl.39.12"></a><var>39.12</var>    6. Visitation<br/>
<a id="pl.39.13"></a><var>39.13</var>    7. Progress reports/supervision<br/>
<a id="pl.39.14"></a><var>39.14</var>    8. Sharing of information/confidentiality<br/>
<a id="pl.39.15"></a><var>39.15</var>    9. Financing of the Interstate Commission<br/>
<a id="pl.39.16"></a><var>39.16</var>    10. Mediation, arbitration and dispute resolution<br/>
<a id="pl.39.17"></a><var>39.17</var>    11. Education, training and technical assistance<br/>
<a id="pl.39.18"></a><var>39.18</var>    12. Enforcement<br/>
<a id="pl.39.19"></a><var>39.19</var>    13. Coordination with other interstate compacts<br/>
<a id="pl.39.20"></a><var>39.20</var>    I. Upon determination by a majority of the members of the Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.39.21"></a><var>39.21</var>that an emergency exists:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.22"></a><var>39.22</var>    1. The Interstate Commission may promulgate an emergency rule only if it is <br/>
<a id="pl.39.23"></a><var>39.23</var>required to:<br/>
<a id="pl.39.24"></a><var>39.24</var>    a. Protect the children covered by this compact from an imminent threat to their <br/>
<a id="pl.39.25"></a><var>39.25</var>health, safety and well-being; or<br/>
<a id="pl.39.26"></a><var>39.26</var>    b. Prevent loss of federal or state funds; or<br/>
<a id="pl.39.27"></a><var>39.27</var>    c. Meet a deadline for the promulgation of an administrative rule required by <br/>
<a id="pl.39.28"></a><var>39.28</var>federal law.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.29"></a><var>39.29</var>    2. An emergency rule shall become effective immediately upon adoption, provided <br/>
<a id="pl.39.30"></a><var>39.30</var>that the usual rulemaking procedures provided hereunder shall be retroactively applied <br/>
<a id="pl.39.31"></a><var>39.31</var>to said rule as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 90 days after the effective <br/>
<a id="pl.39.32"></a><var>39.32</var>date of the emergency rule.<br/>
<a id="pl.39.33"></a><var>39.33</var>    3. An emergency rule shall be promulgated as provided for in the rules of the <br/>
<a id="pl.39.34"></a><var>39.34</var>Interstate Commission.<br/>

<a id="pl.40.1"></a><var>40.1</var>    1. The Interstate Commission shall oversee the administration and operation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.2"></a><var>40.2</var>compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.3"></a><var>40.3</var>    2. The executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government in each <br/>
<a id="pl.40.4"></a><var>40.4</var>member state shall enforce this compact and the rules of the Interstate Commission and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.5"></a><var>40.5</var>shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to effectuate the compact's purposes and <br/>
<a id="pl.40.6"></a><var>40.6</var>intent. The compact and its rules shall be binding in the compacting states to the extent <br/>
<a id="pl.40.7"></a><var>40.7</var>and in the manner provided for in this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.8"></a><var>40.8</var>    3. All courts shall take judicial notice of the compact and the rules in any judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.40.9"></a><var>40.9</var>or administrative proceeding in a member state pertaining to the subject matter of this <br/>
<a id="pl.40.10"></a><var>40.10</var>compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.11"></a><var>40.11</var>    4. The Interstate Commission shall be entitled to receive service of process in any <br/>
<a id="pl.40.12"></a><var>40.12</var>action in which the validity of a compact provision or rule is the issue for which a judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.40.13"></a><var>40.13</var>determination has been sought and shall have standing to intervene in any proceedings. <br/>
<a id="pl.40.14"></a><var>40.14</var>Failure to provide service of process to the Interstate Commission shall render any <br/>
<a id="pl.40.15"></a><var>40.15</var>judgment, order or other determination, however so captioned or classified, void as to the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.16"></a><var>40.16</var>Interstate Commission, this compact, its bylaws or rules of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.17"></a><var>40.17</var>    B. Dispute Resolution<br/>
<a id="pl.40.18"></a><var>40.18</var>    1. The Interstate Commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to <br/>
<a id="pl.40.19"></a><var>40.19</var>resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member <br/>
<a id="pl.40.20"></a><var>40.20</var>states and between member and non-member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.21"></a><var>40.21</var>    2. The Interstate Commission shall promulgate a rule providing for both mediation <br/>
<a id="pl.40.22"></a><var>40.22</var>and binding dispute resolution for disputes among compacting states. The costs of such <br/>
<a id="pl.40.23"></a><var>40.23</var>mediation or dispute resolution shall be the responsibility of the parties to the dispute.<br/>
<a id="pl.40.24"></a><var>40.24</var>    C. Enforcement<br/>
<a id="pl.40.25"></a><var>40.25</var>    1. If the Interstate Commission determines that a member state has defaulted in the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.26"></a><var>40.26</var>performance of its obligations or responsibilities under this compact, its bylaws or rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.40.27"></a><var>40.27</var>the Interstate Commission may:<br/>
<a id="pl.40.28"></a><var>40.28</var>    a. Provide remedial training and specific technical assistance; or<br/>
<a id="pl.40.29"></a><var>40.29</var>    b. Provide written notice to the defaulting state and other member states, of the <br/>
<a id="pl.40.30"></a><var>40.30</var>nature of the default and the means of curing the default. The Interstate Commission shall <br/>
<a id="pl.40.31"></a><var>40.31</var>specify the conditions by which the defaulting state must cure its default; or<br/>
<a id="pl.40.32"></a><var>40.32</var>    c. By majority vote of the members, initiate against a defaulting member state legal <br/>
<a id="pl.40.33"></a><var>40.33</var>action in the United State District Court for the District of Columbia or, at the discretion <br/>
<a id="pl.40.34"></a><var>40.34</var>of the Interstate Commission, in the federal district where the Interstate Commission has <br/>
<a id="pl.40.35"></a><var>40.35</var>its principal office, to enforce compliance with the provisions of the compact, its bylaws <br/>
<a id="pl.40.36"></a><var>40.36</var>or rules. The relief sought may include both injunctive relief and damages. In the event <br/>
<a id="pl.41.1"></a><var>41.1</var>judicial enforcement is necessary the prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such <br/>
<a id="pl.41.2"></a><var>41.2</var>litigation including reasonable attorney's fees; or<br/>
<a id="pl.41.3"></a><var>41.3</var>    d. Avail itself of any other remedies available under state law or the regulation of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.4"></a><var>41.4</var>official or professional conduct.<br/>

<a id="pl.41.7"></a><var>41.7</var>expenses of its establishment, organization and ongoing activities.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.8"></a><var>41.8</var>    B. The Interstate Commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from <br/>
<a id="pl.41.9"></a><var>41.9</var>each member state to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.41.10"></a><var>41.10</var>Commission and its staff which must be in a total amount sufficient to cover the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.41.11"></a><var>41.11</var>Commission's annual budget as approved by its members each year. The aggregate annual <br/>
<a id="pl.41.12"></a><var>41.12</var>assessment amount shall be allocated based upon a formula to be determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.41.13"></a><var>41.13</var>Interstate Commission which shall promulgate a rule binding upon all member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.14"></a><var>41.14</var>    C. The Interstate Commission shall not incur obligations of any kind prior to securing <br/>
<a id="pl.41.15"></a><var>41.15</var>the funds adequate to meet the same; nor shall the Interstate Commission pledge the credit <br/>
<a id="pl.41.16"></a><var>41.16</var>of any of the member states, except by and with the authority of the member state.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.17"></a><var>41.17</var>    D. The Interstate Commission shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and <br/>
<a id="pl.41.18"></a><var>41.18</var>disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the Interstate Commission shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.41.19"></a><var>41.19</var>subject to the audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. However, <br/>
<a id="pl.41.20"></a><var>41.20</var>all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Interstate Commission shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.41.21"></a><var>41.21</var>audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant and the report of the audit shall <br/>
<a id="pl.41.22"></a><var>41.22</var>be included in and become part of the annual report of the Interstate Commission.<br/>

<a id="pl.41.25"></a><var>41.25</var>    B. The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.26"></a><var>41.26</var>the compact into law by no less than 35 states. The effective date shall be the later of July <br/>
<a id="pl.41.27"></a><var>41.27</var>1, 2007 or upon enactment of the compact into law by the 35th state. Thereafter it shall <br/>
<a id="pl.41.28"></a><var>41.28</var>become effective and binding as to any other member state upon enactment of the compact <br/>
<a id="pl.41.29"></a><var>41.29</var>into law by that state. The executive heads of the state human services administration <br/>
<a id="pl.41.30"></a><var>41.30</var>with ultimate responsibility for the child welfare program of non-member states or their <br/>
<a id="pl.41.31"></a><var>41.31</var>designees shall be invited to participate in the activities of the Interstate Commission on a <br/>
<a id="pl.41.32"></a><var>41.32</var>non-voting basis prior to adoption of the compact by all states.<br/>
<a id="pl.41.33"></a><var>41.33</var>    C. The Interstate Commission may propose amendments to the compact for <br/>
<a id="pl.41.34"></a><var>41.34</var>enactment by the member states. No amendment shall become effective and binding <br/>
<a id="pl.41.35"></a><var>41.35</var>on the member states unless and until it is enacted into law by unanimous consent of <br/>
<a id="pl.41.36"></a><var>41.36</var>the member states.<br/>

<a id="pl.42.3"></a><var>42.3</var>    1. Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each <br/>
<a id="pl.42.4"></a><var>42.4</var>and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact <br/>
<a id="pl.42.5"></a><var>42.5</var>specifically repealing the statute which enacted the compact into law.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.6"></a><var>42.6</var>    2. Withdrawal from this compact shall be by the enactment of a statute repealing <br/>
<a id="pl.42.7"></a><var>42.7</var>the same. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the effective date of the repeal of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.8"></a><var>42.8</var>the statute.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.9"></a><var>42.9</var>    3. The withdrawing state shall immediately notify the president of the Interstate <br/>
<a id="pl.42.10"></a><var>42.10</var>Commission in writing upon the introduction of legislation repealing this compact in the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.11"></a><var>42.11</var>withdrawing state. The Interstate Commission shall then notify the other member states of <br/>
<a id="pl.42.12"></a><var>42.12</var>the withdrawing state's intent to withdraw.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.13"></a><var>42.13</var>    4. The withdrawing state is responsible for all assessments, obligations and liabilities <br/>
<a id="pl.42.14"></a><var>42.14</var>incurred through the effective date of withdrawal.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.15"></a><var>42.15</var>    5. Reinstatement following withdrawal of a member state shall occur upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.16"></a><var>42.16</var>withdrawing state reenacting the compact or upon such later date as determined by the <br/>
<a id="pl.42.17"></a><var>42.17</var>members of the Interstate Commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.18"></a><var>42.18</var>    B. Dissolution of Compact<br/>
<a id="pl.42.19"></a><var>42.19</var>    1. This compact shall dissolve effective upon the date of the withdrawal or default <br/>
<a id="pl.42.20"></a><var>42.20</var>of the member state which reduces the membership in the compact to one member state.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.21"></a><var>42.21</var>    2. Upon the dissolution of this compact, the compact becomes null and void and shall <br/>
<a id="pl.42.22"></a><var>42.22</var>be of no further force or effect, and the business and affairs of the Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.42.23"></a><var>42.23</var>shall be concluded and surplus funds shall be distributed in accordance with the bylaws.<br/>

<a id="pl.42.26"></a><var>42.26</var>sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact <br/>
<a id="pl.42.27"></a><var>42.27</var>shall be enforceable.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.28"></a><var>42.28</var>    B. The provisions of this compact shall be liberally construed to effectuate its <br/>
<a id="pl.42.29"></a><var>42.29</var>purposes.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.30"></a><var>42.30</var>    C. Nothing in this compact shall be construed to prohibit the concurrent applicability <br/>
<a id="pl.42.31"></a><var>42.31</var>of other interstate compacts to which the states are members.<br/>

<a id="pl.42.34"></a><var>42.34</var>    1. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state <br/>
<a id="pl.42.35"></a><var>42.35</var>that is not inconsistent with this compact.<br/>
<a id="pl.42.36"></a><var>42.36</var>    B. Binding Effect of the Compact<br/>
<a id="pl.43.1"></a><var>43.1</var>    1. All lawful actions of the Interstate Commission, including all rules and bylaws <br/>
<a id="pl.43.2"></a><var>43.2</var>promulgated by the Interstate Commission, are binding upon the member states.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.3"></a><var>43.3</var>    2. All agreements between the Interstate Commission and the member states are <br/>
<a id="pl.43.4"></a><var>43.4</var>binding in accordance with their terms.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.5"></a><var>43.5</var>    3. In the event any provision of this compact exceeds the constitutional limits <br/>
<a id="pl.43.6"></a><var>43.6</var>imposed on the legislature of any member state, such provision shall be ineffective to the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.7"></a><var>43.7</var>extent of the conflict with the constitutional provision in question in that member state.<br/>

<a id="pl.43.10"></a><var>43.10</var>may promulgate guidelines to permit Indian tribes to utilize the compact to achieve any or <br/>
<a id="pl.43.11"></a><var>43.11</var>all of the purposes of the compact as specified in Article I. The Interstate Commission <br/>
<a id="pl.43.12"></a><var>43.12</var>shall make reasonable efforts to consult with Indian tribes in promulgating guidelines to <br/>
<a id="pl.43.13"></a><var>43.13</var>reflect the diverse circumstances of the various Indian tribes.<br/>
<a id="pl.43.14"></a><var>43.14</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective upon legislative enactment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.15"></a><var>43.15</var>compact into law by no less than 35 states. The commissioner of human services shall <br/>
<a id="pl.43.16"></a><var>43.16</var>inform the Revisor of Statutes when this occurs.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.35.0"></a><a id="pl.43.17"></a><var>43.17</var>    Sec. 35. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.001, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.18"></a><var>43.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Child in need of protection services.</b> (a) The paramount consideration in <br/>
<a id="pl.43.19"></a><var>43.19</var>all proceedings concerning a child alleged or found to be in need of protection or services <br/>
<a id="pl.43.20"></a><var>43.20</var>is the health, safety, and best interests of the child. In proceedings involving an American <br/>
<a id="pl.43.21"></a><var>43.21</var>Indian child, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>260.755, subdivision 8</statute_ref>, the best interests of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.43.22"></a><var>43.22</var>must be determined consistent with sections 
         <statute_ref>260.751</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>260.835</statute_ref> and the Indian Child <br/>
<a id="pl.43.23"></a><var>43.23</var>Welfare Act, United States Code, title 25, sections 1901 to 1923. <br/>
<a id="pl.43.24"></a><var>43.24</var>    (b) The purpose of the laws relating to juvenile courts is:<br/>
<a id="pl.43.25"></a><var>43.25</var>    (1) to secure for each child alleged or adjudicated in need of protection or services <br/>
<a id="pl.43.26"></a><var>43.26</var>and under the jurisdiction of the court, the care and guidance, preferably in the child's own <br/>
<a id="pl.43.27"></a><var>43.27</var>home, as will best serve the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical welfare of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.28"></a><var>43.28</var>    (2) to provide judicial procedures which protect the welfare of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.29"></a><var>43.29</var>    (3) to preserve and strengthen the child's family ties whenever possible and in the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.30"></a><var>43.30</var>child's best interests, removing the child from the custody of parents only when the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.43.31"></a><var>43.31</var>welfare or safety cannot be adequately safeguarded without removal;<br/>
<a id="pl.43.32"></a><var>43.32</var>    (4) to ensure that when removal from the child's own family is necessary and in the <br/>
<a id="pl.43.33"></a><var>43.33</var>child's best interests, the responsible social services agency has legal responsibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.43.34"></a><var>43.34</var>the child removal either:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.1"></a><var>44.1</var>    (i) pursuant to a voluntary placement agreement between the child's parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.2"></a><var>44.2</var>guardian and the responsible social services agency; or<br/>
<a id="pl.44.3"></a><var>44.3</var>    (ii) by court order pursuant to section 260C.151, subdivision 6; 206C.178; or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.4"></a><var>44.4</var>260C.201;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.5"></a><var>44.5</var>    (5) to ensure that, when placement is pursuant to court order, the court order <br/>
<a id="pl.44.6"></a><var>44.6</var>removing the child or continuing the child in foster care contains an individualized <br/>
<a id="pl.44.7"></a><var>44.7</var>determination that placement is in the best interests of the child that coincides with the <br/>
<a id="pl.44.8"></a><var>44.8</var>actual removal of the child; and, when removal from the child's own family is necessary <br/>
<a id="pl.44.9"></a><var>44.9</var>and in the child's best interests,<br/>
<a id="pl.44.10"></a><var>44.10</var>    (6) to secure for ensure that when the child is removed, the child custody, child's <br/>
<a id="pl.44.11"></a><var>44.11</var>care and discipline is, as nearly as possible, equivalent to that which should have been <br/>
<a id="pl.44.12"></a><var>44.12</var>given by the parents. and is either in:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.13"></a><var>44.13</var>    (i) the home of a noncustodial parent pursuant to section 260C.178 or 260C.201, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.14"></a><var>44.14</var>subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1);<br/>
<a id="pl.44.15"></a><var>44.15</var>    (ii) the home of a relative pursuant to emergency placement by the responsible social <br/>
<a id="pl.44.16"></a><var>44.16</var>services agency under chapter 245A; or<br/>
<a id="pl.44.17"></a><var>44.17</var>    (iii) a foster home licensed under chapter 245A.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.36.0"></a><a id="pl.44.18"></a><var>44.18</var>    Sec. 36. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.007, subdivision 5, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.19"></a><var>44.19</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Child abuse.</b> "Child abuse" means an act that involves a minor victim <br/>
<a id="pl.44.20"></a><var>44.20</var>and that constitutes a violation of section 
         <statute_ref>609.221</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.222</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.223</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.224</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.2242</statute_ref>, <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.44.21"></a><var>44.21</var>609.322
         </statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.342</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.343</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.344</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.345</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.377</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.378</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>, or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.22"></a><var>44.22</var>that is physical or sexual abuse as defined in section 626.556, subdivision 2, or an act <br/>
<a id="pl.44.23"></a><var>44.23</var>committed in another state that involves a minor victim and would constitute a violation of <br/>
<a id="pl.44.24"></a><var>44.24</var>one of these sections if committed in this state. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.37.0"></a><a id="pl.44.25"></a><var>44.25</var>    Sec. 37. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.007, subdivision 6, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.26"></a><var>44.26</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Child in need of protection or services.</b> "Child in need of protection or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.27"></a><var>44.27</var>services" means a child who is in need of protection or services because the child:<br/>
<a id="pl.44.28"></a><var>44.28</var>    (1) is abandoned or without parent, guardian, or custodian;<br/>
<a id="pl.44.29"></a><var>44.29</var>    (2)(i) has been a victim of physical or sexual abuse as defined in section 626.556, <br/>
<a id="pl.44.30"></a><var>44.30</var>subdivision 2, (ii) resides with or has resided with a victim of child abuse as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.44.31"></a><var>44.31</var>subdivision 5 or domestic child abuse as defined in subdivision 5 13, (iii) resides with or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.32"></a><var>44.32</var>would reside with a perpetrator of domestic child abuse as defined in subdivision 13 or <br/>
<a id="pl.44.33"></a><var>44.33</var>child abuse as defined in subdivision 5, or (iv) is a victim of emotional maltreatment as <br/>
<a id="pl.44.34"></a><var>44.34</var>defined in subdivision 8;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.1"></a><var>45.1</var>    (3) is without necessary food, clothing, shelter, education, or other required care <br/>
<a id="pl.45.2"></a><var>45.2</var>for the child's physical or mental health or morals because the child's parent, guardian, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.3"></a><var>45.3</var>or custodian is unable or unwilling to provide that care;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.4"></a><var>45.4</var>    (4) is without the special care made necessary by a physical, mental, or emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.45.5"></a><var>45.5</var>condition because the child's parent, guardian, or custodian is unable or unwilling to <br/>
<a id="pl.45.6"></a><var>45.6</var>provide that care, including a child in voluntary placement due solely to the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.45.7"></a><var>45.7</var>developmental disability or emotional disturbance;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.8"></a><var>45.8</var>    (5) is medically neglected, which includes, but is not limited to, the withholding of <br/>
<a id="pl.45.9"></a><var>45.9</var>medically indicated treatment from a disabled infant with a life-threatening condition. The <br/>
<a id="pl.45.10"></a><var>45.10</var>term "withholding of medically indicated treatment" means the failure to respond to the <br/>
<a id="pl.45.11"></a><var>45.11</var>infant's life-threatening conditions by providing treatment, including appropriate nutrition, <br/>
<a id="pl.45.12"></a><var>45.12</var>hydration, and medication which, in the treating physician's or physicians' reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.45.13"></a><var>45.13</var>medical judgment, will be most likely to be effective in ameliorating or correcting all <br/>
<a id="pl.45.14"></a><var>45.14</var>conditions, except that the term does not include the failure to provide treatment other <br/>
<a id="pl.45.15"></a><var>45.15</var>than appropriate nutrition, hydration, or medication to an infant when, in the treating <br/>
<a id="pl.45.16"></a><var>45.16</var>physician's or physicians' reasonable medical judgment:<br/>
<a id="pl.45.17"></a><var>45.17</var>    (i) the infant is chronically and irreversibly comatose;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.18"></a><var>45.18</var>    (ii) the provision of the treatment would merely prolong dying, not be effective in <br/>
<a id="pl.45.19"></a><var>45.19</var>ameliorating or correcting all of the infant's life-threatening conditions, or otherwise be <br/>
<a id="pl.45.20"></a><var>45.20</var>futile in terms of the survival of the infant; or<br/>
<a id="pl.45.21"></a><var>45.21</var>    (iii) the provision of the treatment would be virtually futile in terms of the survival <br/>
<a id="pl.45.22"></a><var>45.22</var>of the infant and the treatment itself under the circumstances would be inhumane;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.23"></a><var>45.23</var>    (6) is one whose parent, guardian, or other custodian for good cause desires to be <br/>
<a id="pl.45.24"></a><var>45.24</var>relieved of the child's care and custody, including a child in placement according to who <br/>
<a id="pl.45.25"></a><var>45.25</var>entered foster care under a  voluntary release by placement agreement between  the parent <br/>
<a id="pl.45.26"></a><var>45.26</var>and the responsible social services agency under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, subdivision 8</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.45.27"></a><var>45.27</var>    (7) has been placed for adoption or care in violation of law;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.28"></a><var>45.28</var>    (8) is without proper parental care because of the emotional, mental, or physical <br/>
<a id="pl.45.29"></a><var>45.29</var>disability, or state of immaturity of the child's parent, guardian, or other custodian;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.30"></a><var>45.30</var>    (9) is one whose behavior, condition, or environment is such as to be injurious or <br/>
<a id="pl.45.31"></a><var>45.31</var>dangerous to the child or others. An injurious or dangerous environment may include, but <br/>
<a id="pl.45.32"></a><var>45.32</var>is not limited to, the exposure of a child to criminal activity in the child's home;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.33"></a><var>45.33</var>    (10) is experiencing growth delays, which may be referred to as failure to thrive, that <br/>
<a id="pl.45.34"></a><var>45.34</var>have been diagnosed by a physician and are due to parental neglect;<br/>
<a id="pl.45.35"></a><var>45.35</var>    (11) has engaged in prostitution as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>609.321, subdivision 9</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.46.1"></a><var>46.1</var>    (12) has committed a delinquent act or a juvenile petty offense before becoming <br/>
<a id="pl.46.2"></a><var>46.2</var>ten years old;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.3"></a><var>46.3</var>    (13) is a runaway;<br/>
<a id="pl.46.4"></a><var>46.4</var>    (14) is a habitual truant; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.5"></a><var>46.5</var>    (15) has been found incompetent to proceed or has been found not guilty by reason <br/>
<a id="pl.46.6"></a><var>46.6</var>of mental illness or mental deficiency in connection with a delinquency proceeding, a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.7"></a><var>46.7</var>certification under section 
         <statute_ref>260B.125</statute_ref>, an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution, or a <br/>
<a id="pl.46.8"></a><var>46.8</var>proceeding involving a juvenile petty offense.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.38.0"></a><a id="pl.46.9"></a><var>46.9</var>    Sec. 38. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.007, subdivision 13, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.46.10"></a><var>46.10</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.11"></a><var>46.11</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Domestic child abuse.</b> "Domestic child abuse" means:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.12"></a><var>46.12</var>    (1) any physical injury to a minor family or household member inflicted by an adult <br/>
<a id="pl.46.13"></a><var>46.13</var>family or household member other than by accidental means; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.14"></a><var>46.14</var>    (2) subjection of a minor family or household member by an adult family or <br/>
<a id="pl.46.15"></a><var>46.15</var>household member to any act which constitutes a violation of sections 
         <statute_ref>609.321</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>609.324</statute_ref>, <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.46.16"></a><var>46.16</var>609.342
         </statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.343</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.344</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>609.345</statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>617.246</statute_ref>.; or<br/>
<a id="pl.46.17"></a><var>46.17</var>    (3) physical or sexual abuse as defined in section 626.556, subdivision 2.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.39.0"></a><a id="pl.46.18"></a><var>46.18</var>    Sec. 39. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.101, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.19"></a><var>46.19</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Jurisdiction over other matters relating to children.</b> Except as provided <br/>
<a id="pl.46.20"></a><var>46.20</var>in clause (d), the juvenile court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.46.21"></a><var>46.21</var>concerning:<br/>
<a id="pl.46.22"></a><var>46.22</var>    (a) The termination of parental rights to a child in accordance with the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.46.23"></a><var>46.23</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>260C.328</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.24"></a><var>46.24</var>    (b) The appointment and removal of a juvenile court guardian for a child, where <br/>
<a id="pl.46.25"></a><var>46.25</var>parental rights have been terminated under the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref> to <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.46.26"></a><var>46.26</var>260C.328
         </statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.27"></a><var>46.27</var>    (c) Judicial consent to the marriage of a child when required by law.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.28"></a><var>46.28</var>    (d) The juvenile court in those counties in which the judge of the probate-juvenile <br/>
<a id="pl.46.29"></a><var>46.29</var>court has been admitted to the practice of law in this state shall proceed under the laws <br/>
<a id="pl.46.30"></a><var>46.30</var>relating to adoptions in all adoption matters. In those counties in which the judge of the <br/>
<a id="pl.46.31"></a><var>46.31</var>probate-juvenile court has not been admitted to the practice of law in this state the district <br/>
<a id="pl.46.32"></a><var>46.32</var>court shall proceed under the laws relating to adoptions in all adoption matters.<br/>
<a id="pl.46.33"></a><var>46.33</var>    (e) The review of the foster care status placement of a child who has been placed is <br/>
<a id="pl.46.34"></a><var>46.34</var>in a residential facility, as defined in section 
<statute_ref>260C.212, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, foster care pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.47.1"></a><var>47.1</var>to a voluntary release by placement agreement between the child's parent or parents and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.2"></a><var>47.2</var>the responsible social services agency under section 260C.212, subdivision 8.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.3"></a><var>47.3</var>    (f) The review of voluntary foster care placement of a child for treatment under <br/>
<a id="pl.47.4"></a><var>47.4</var>chapter 260D according to the review requirements of that chapter.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.40.0"></a><a id="pl.47.5"></a><var>47.5</var>    Sec. 40. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.141, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.6"></a><var>47.6</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Review of foster care status.</b> Except for a child in foster care due <br/>
<a id="pl.47.7"></a><var>47.7</var>solely to the child's developmental disability or emotional disturbance, When a child <br/>
<a id="pl.47.8"></a><var>47.8</var>continues in voluntary placement  foster care according to section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.47.9"></a><var>47.9</var>8
         </statute_ref>, a petition shall be filed alleging the child to be in need of protection or services or <br/>
<a id="pl.47.10"></a><var>47.10</var>seeking termination of parental rights or other permanent placement of the child away <br/>
<a id="pl.47.11"></a><var>47.11</var>from the parent within 90 days of the date of the voluntary placement agreement. The <br/>
<a id="pl.47.12"></a><var>47.12</var>petition shall state the reasons why the child is in placement foster care, the progress on <br/>
<a id="pl.47.13"></a><var>47.13</var>the out-of-home placement plan required under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.14"></a><var>47.14</var>the statutory basis for the petition under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, <br/>
<a id="pl.47.15"></a><var>47.15</var>subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.16"></a><var>47.16</var>    (1) In the case of a petition alleging the child to be in need of protection or services <br/>
<a id="pl.47.17"></a><var>47.17</var>filed under this paragraph, if all parties agree and the court finds it is in the best interests of <br/>
<a id="pl.47.18"></a><var>47.18</var>the child, the court may find the petition states a prima facie case that:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.19"></a><var>47.19</var>    (i) the child's needs are being met;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.20"></a><var>47.20</var>    (ii) the placement of the child in foster care is in the best interests of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.21"></a><var>47.21</var>    (iii) reasonable efforts to reunify the child and the parent or guardian are being <br/>
<a id="pl.47.22"></a><var>47.22</var>made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.47.23"></a><var>47.23</var>    (iv) the child will be returned home in the next three months.<br/>
<a id="pl.47.24"></a><var>47.24</var>    (2) If the court makes findings under paragraph (1), the court shall approve the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.25"></a><var>47.25</var>voluntary arrangement and continue the matter for up to three more months to ensure the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.26"></a><var>47.26</var>child returns to the parents' home. The responsible social services agency shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.47.27"></a><var>47.27</var>    (i) report to the court when the child returns home and the progress made by the <br/>
<a id="pl.47.28"></a><var>47.28</var>parent on the out-of-home placement plan required under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212</statute_ref>, in which <br/>
<a id="pl.47.29"></a><var>47.29</var>case the court shall dismiss jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.47.30"></a><var>47.30</var>    (ii) report to the court that the child has not returned home, in which case the matter <br/>
<a id="pl.47.31"></a><var>47.31</var>shall be returned to the court for further proceedings under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.163</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.47.32"></a><var>47.32</var>    (iii) if any party does not agree to continue the matter under this paragraph and <br/>
<a id="pl.47.33"></a><var>47.33</var>paragraph (1), the matter shall proceed under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.163</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.41.0"></a><a id="pl.48.1"></a><var>48.1</var>    Sec. 41. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.163, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.2"></a><var>48.2</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.3"></a><var>48.3</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General.</b> (a) Except for hearings arising under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.425</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.4"></a><var>48.4</var>hearings on any matter shall be without a jury and may be conducted in an informal <br/>
<a id="pl.48.5"></a><var>48.5</var>manner. In all adjudicatory proceedings involving a child alleged to be in need of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.6"></a><var>48.6</var>protection or services, the court shall admit only evidence that would be admissible in a <br/>
<a id="pl.48.7"></a><var>48.7</var>civil trial. To be proved at trial, allegations of a petition alleging a child to be in need of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.8"></a><var>48.8</var>protection or services must be proved by clear and convincing evidence. <br/>
<a id="pl.48.9"></a><var>48.9</var>    (b) Except for proceedings involving a child alleged to be in need of protection or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.10"></a><var>48.10</var>services and petitions for the termination of parental rights, hearings may be continued or <br/>
<a id="pl.48.11"></a><var>48.11</var>adjourned from time to time. In proceedings involving a child alleged to be in need of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.12"></a><var>48.12</var>protection or services and petitions for the termination of parental rights, hearings may not <br/>
<a id="pl.48.13"></a><var>48.13</var>be continued or adjourned for more than one week unless the court makes specific findings <br/>
<a id="pl.48.14"></a><var>48.14</var>that the continuance or adjournment is in the best interests of the child. If a hearing is held <br/>
<a id="pl.48.15"></a><var>48.15</var>on a petition involving physical or sexual abuse of a child who is alleged to be in need of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.16"></a><var>48.16</var>protection or services or neglected and in foster care, the court shall file the decision with <br/>
<a id="pl.48.17"></a><var>48.17</var>the court administrator as soon as possible but no later than 15 days after the matter is <br/>
<a id="pl.48.18"></a><var>48.18</var>submitted to the court. When a continuance or adjournment is ordered in any proceeding, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.19"></a><var>48.19</var>the court may make any interim orders as it deems in the best interests of the minor in <br/>
<a id="pl.48.20"></a><var>48.20</var>accordance with the provisions of sections 
         <statute_ref>260C.001</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>260C.421</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.48.21"></a><var>48.21</var>    (c) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the court shall exclude the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.22"></a><var>48.22</var>general public from hearings under this chapter and shall admit only those persons who, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.23"></a><var>48.23</var>in the discretion of the court, have a direct interest in the case or in the work of the <br/>
<a id="pl.48.24"></a><var>48.24</var>court. Absent exceptional circumstances, hearings under this chapter are presumed to be <br/>
<a id="pl.48.25"></a><var>48.25</var>accessible to the public, however the court may close any hearing and the records related <br/>
<a id="pl.48.26"></a><var>48.26</var>to any matter as provided in the Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.27"></a><var>48.27</var>    (d) Adoption hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of <br/>
<a id="pl.48.28"></a><var>48.28</var>laws relating to adoptions.<br/>
<a id="pl.48.29"></a><var>48.29</var>    (e) In any permanency hearing, including the transition of a child from foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.48.30"></a><var>48.30</var>to independent living, the court shall ensure that any consult with the child is in an <br/>
<a id="pl.48.31"></a><var>48.31</var>age-appropriate manner.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.42.0"></a><a id="pl.48.32"></a><var>48.32</var>    Sec. 42. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.171, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.48.33"></a><var>48.33</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Public inspection of records.</b> (a) The following records from proceedings <br/>
<a id="pl.48.34"></a><var>48.34</var>or portions of proceedings involving a child in need of protection or services that, <br/>
<a id="pl.48.35"></a><var>48.35</var>permanency, or terminational of parental rights are open accessible to the public as <br/>
<a id="pl.49.1"></a><var>49.1</var>authorized by Supreme Court order and court rules are accessible to the public unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.49.2"></a><var>49.2</var>court determines that access should be restricted because of the intensely personal nature <br/>
<a id="pl.49.3"></a><var>49.3</var>of the information: the Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Protection Procedure.<br/>
<a id="pl.49.4"></a><var>49.4</var>    (1) the summons and petition;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.5"></a><var>49.5</var>    (2) affidavits of publication and service;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.6"></a><var>49.6</var>    (3) certificates of representation;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.7"></a><var>49.7</var>    (4) court orders;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.8"></a><var>49.8</var>    (5) hearing and trial notices, witness lists, and subpoenas;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.9"></a><var>49.9</var>    (6) motions and legal memoranda;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.10"></a><var>49.10</var>    (7) exhibits introduced at hearings or trial that are not inaccessible under paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.49.11"></a><var>49.11</var>(b);<br/>
<a id="pl.49.12"></a><var>49.12</var>    (8) birth records; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.13"></a><var>49.13</var>    (9) all other documents not listed as inaccessible to the public under paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.49.14"></a><var>49.14</var>    (b) The following records are not accessible to the public under paragraph (a):<br/>
<a id="pl.49.15"></a><var>49.15</var>    (1) written, audiotaped, or videotaped information from the social services agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.16"></a><var>49.16</var>except to the extent the information appears in the petition, court orders, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.49.17"></a><var>49.17</var>documents that are accessible under paragraph (a);<br/>
<a id="pl.49.18"></a><var>49.18</var>    (2) child protection intake or screening notes;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.19"></a><var>49.19</var>    (3) documents identifying reporters of maltreatment, unless the names and other <br/>
<a id="pl.49.20"></a><var>49.20</var>identifying information are redacted;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.21"></a><var>49.21</var>    (4) guardian ad litem reports;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.22"></a><var>49.22</var>    (5) victim statements and addresses and telephone numbers;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.23"></a><var>49.23</var>    (6) documents identifying nonparty witnesses under the age of 18, unless the names <br/>
<a id="pl.49.24"></a><var>49.24</var>and other identifying information are redacted;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.25"></a><var>49.25</var>    (7) transcripts of testimony taken during closed hearing;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.26"></a><var>49.26</var>    (8) fingerprinting materials;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.27"></a><var>49.27</var>    (9) psychological, psychiatric, and chemical dependency evaluations;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.28"></a><var>49.28</var>    (10) presentence evaluations of juveniles and probation reports;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.29"></a><var>49.29</var>    (11) medical records and test results;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.30"></a><var>49.30</var>    (12) reports issued by sexual predator programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.31"></a><var>49.31</var>    (13) diversion records of juveniles;<br/>
<a id="pl.49.32"></a><var>49.32</var>    (14) any document which the court, upon its own motion or upon motion of a party, <br/>
<a id="pl.49.33"></a><var>49.33</var>orders inaccessible to serve the best interests of the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.49.34"></a><var>49.34</var>    (15) any other records that are not accessible to the public under rules developed <br/>
<a id="pl.49.35"></a><var>49.35</var>by the courts.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.1"></a><var>50.1</var>    In addition, records that are accessible to the public under paragraph (a) become <br/>
<a id="pl.50.2"></a><var>50.2</var>inaccessible to the public if one year has elapsed since either the proceeding was dismissed <br/>
<a id="pl.50.3"></a><var>50.3</var>or the court's jurisdiction over the matter was terminated.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.4"></a><var>50.4</var>    (c) Except as otherwise provided by this section, none of the records of the juvenile <br/>
<a id="pl.50.5"></a><var>50.5</var>court and (b) None of the records relating to an appeal from a nonpublic juvenile court <br/>
<a id="pl.50.6"></a><var>50.6</var>proceeding, except the written appellate opinion, shall be open to public inspection or their <br/>
<a id="pl.50.7"></a><var>50.7</var>contents disclosed except by order of a court.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.8"></a><var>50.8</var>    (d) (c) The records of juvenile probation officers are records of the court for the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.9"></a><var>50.9</var>purposes of this subdivision. This subdivision applies to all proceedings under this <br/>
<a id="pl.50.10"></a><var>50.10</var>chapter, including appeals from orders of the juvenile court. The court shall maintain the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.11"></a><var>50.11</var>confidentiality of adoption files and records in accordance with the provisions of laws <br/>
<a id="pl.50.12"></a><var>50.12</var>relating to adoptions. In juvenile court proceedings any report or social history furnished <br/>
<a id="pl.50.13"></a><var>50.13</var>to the court shall be open to inspection by the attorneys of record and the guardian ad litem <br/>
<a id="pl.50.14"></a><var>50.14</var>a reasonable time before it is used in connection with any proceeding before the court.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.15"></a><var>50.15</var>    (e) When a judge of a juvenile court, or duly authorized agent of the court, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.16"></a><var>50.16</var>determines under a proceeding under this chapter that a child has violated a state or local <br/>
<a id="pl.50.17"></a><var>50.17</var>law, ordinance, or regulation pertaining to the operation of a motor vehicle on streets <br/>
<a id="pl.50.18"></a><var>50.18</var>and highways, except parking violations, the judge or agent shall immediately report <br/>
<a id="pl.50.19"></a><var>50.19</var>the violation to the commissioner of public safety. The report must be made on a form <br/>
<a id="pl.50.20"></a><var>50.20</var>provided by the Department of Public Safety and must contain the information required <br/>
<a id="pl.50.21"></a><var>50.21</var>under section 
<statute_ref>169.95</statute_ref>. <br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.43.0"></a><a id="pl.50.22"></a><var>50.22</var>    Sec. 43. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.178, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.50.23"></a><var>50.23</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Hearing and release requirements.</b> (a) If a child was taken into <br/>
<a id="pl.50.24"></a><var>50.24</var>custody under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.175, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, clause (a) or (b)(2), the court shall hold a <br/>
<a id="pl.50.25"></a><var>50.25</var>hearing within 72 hours of the time the child was taken into custody, excluding Saturdays, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.26"></a><var>50.26</var>Sundays, and holidays, to determine whether the child should continue in custody.<br/>
<a id="pl.50.27"></a><var>50.27</var>    (b) Unless there is reason to believe that the child would endanger self or others, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.28"></a><var>50.28</var>not return for a court hearing, run away from the child's parent, guardian, or custodian <br/>
<a id="pl.50.29"></a><var>50.29</var>or otherwise not remain in the care or control of the person to whose lawful custody the <br/>
<a id="pl.50.30"></a><var>50.30</var>child is released, or that the child's health or welfare would be immediately endangered, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.31"></a><var>50.31</var>the child shall be released to the custody of a parent, guardian, custodian, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.50.32"></a><var>50.32</var>suitable person, subject to reasonable conditions of release including, but not limited to, <br/>
<a id="pl.50.33"></a><var>50.33</var>a requirement that the child undergo a chemical use assessment as provided in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.50.34"></a><var>50.34</var>260C.157, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.51.1"></a><var>51.1</var>    (c) If the court determines there is reason to believe that the child would endanger <br/>
<a id="pl.51.2"></a><var>51.2</var>self or others; not return for a court hearing; run away from the child's parent, guardian, or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.3"></a><var>51.3</var>custodian or otherwise not remain in the care or control of the person to whose lawful <br/>
<a id="pl.51.4"></a><var>51.4</var>custody the child is released; or that the child's health or welfare would be immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.51.5"></a><var>51.5</var>endangered if returned to the care of the parent or guardian who has custody and from <br/>
<a id="pl.51.6"></a><var>51.6</var>whom the child was removed, the court shall order the child into foster care under the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.7"></a><var>51.7</var>legal responsibility of the responsible social services agency or responsible probation or <br/>
<a id="pl.51.8"></a><var>51.8</var>corrections agency for the purposes of protective care as that term is used in the juvenile <br/>
<a id="pl.51.9"></a><var>51.9</var>court rules. or into the home of a noncustodial parent and order the noncustodial parent <br/>
<a id="pl.51.10"></a><var>51.10</var>to comply with any conditions the court determines to be appropriate to the safety and <br/>
<a id="pl.51.11"></a><var>51.11</var>care of the child, including cooperating with paternity establishment proceedings in the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.12"></a><var>51.12</var>case of a man who has not been adjudicated the child's father. The court shall not give <br/>
<a id="pl.51.13"></a><var>51.13</var>the responsible social services legal custody and order a trial home visit at any time prior <br/>
<a id="pl.51.14"></a><var>51.14</var>to adjudication and disposition under section 260C.201, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.51.15"></a><var>51.15</var>clause (3), but may order the child returned to the care of the parent or guardian who <br/>
<a id="pl.51.16"></a><var>51.16</var>has custody and from whom the child was removed and order the parent or guardian to <br/>
<a id="pl.51.17"></a><var>51.17</var>comply with any conditions the court determines to be appropriate to meet the safety, <br/>
<a id="pl.51.18"></a><var>51.18</var>health, and welfare of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.19"></a><var>51.19</var>    (d) In determining whether the child's health or welfare would be immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.51.20"></a><var>51.20</var>endangered, the court shall consider whether the child would reside with a perpetrator <br/>
<a id="pl.51.21"></a><var>51.21</var>of domestic child abuse.<br/>
<a id="pl.51.22"></a><var>51.22</var>    (c) (e)  The court, before determining whether a child should be placed in or continue <br/>
<a id="pl.51.23"></a><var>51.23</var>in foster care under the protective care of the responsible agency, shall also make a <br/>
<a id="pl.51.24"></a><var>51.24</var>determination, consistent with section 
         <statute_ref>260.012</statute_ref> as to whether reasonable efforts were made <br/>
<a id="pl.51.25"></a><var>51.25</var>to prevent placement or whether reasonable efforts to prevent placement are not required. <br/>
<a id="pl.51.26"></a><var>51.26</var>In the case of an Indian child, the court shall determine whether active efforts, according <br/>
<a id="pl.51.27"></a><var>51.27</var>to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978, United States Code, title 25, section 1912(d), <br/>
<a id="pl.51.28"></a><var>51.28</var>were made to prevent placement. The court shall enter a finding that the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.51.29"></a><var>51.29</var>social services agency has made reasonable efforts to prevent placement when the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.51.30"></a><var>51.30</var>establishes either:<br/>
<a id="pl.51.31"></a><var>51.31</var>    (1) that it has actually provided services or made efforts in an attempt to prevent <br/>
<a id="pl.51.32"></a><var>51.32</var>the child's removal but that such services or efforts have not proven sufficient to permit <br/>
<a id="pl.51.33"></a><var>51.33</var>the child to safely remain in the home; or<br/>
<a id="pl.51.34"></a><var>51.34</var>    (2) that there are no services or other efforts that could be made at the time of the <br/>
<a id="pl.51.35"></a><var>51.35</var>hearing that could safely permit the child to remain home or to return home. When <br/>
<a id="pl.51.36"></a><var>51.36</var>reasonable efforts to prevent placement are required and there are services or other efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.52.1"></a><var>52.1</var>that could be ordered which would permit the child to safely return home, the court shall <br/>
<a id="pl.52.2"></a><var>52.2</var>order the child returned to the care of the parent or guardian and the services or efforts put <br/>
<a id="pl.52.3"></a><var>52.3</var>in place to ensure the child's safety. When the court makes a prima facie determination <br/>
<a id="pl.52.4"></a><var>52.4</var>that one of the circumstances under paragraph (e) (g) exists, the court shall determine that <br/>
<a id="pl.52.5"></a><var>52.5</var>reasonable efforts to prevent placement and to return the child to the care of the parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.52.6"></a><var>52.6</var>guardian are not required.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.7"></a><var>52.7</var>    If the court finds the social services agency's preventive or reunification efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.52.8"></a><var>52.8</var>have not been reasonable but further preventive or reunification efforts could not permit <br/>
<a id="pl.52.9"></a><var>52.9</var>the child to safely remain at home, the court may nevertheless authorize or continue <br/>
<a id="pl.52.10"></a><var>52.10</var>the removal of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.11"></a><var>52.11</var>    (d) (f) The court may not order or continue the foster care placement of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.52.12"></a><var>52.12</var>unless the court makes explicit, individualized findings that continued custody of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.52.13"></a><var>52.13</var>by the parent or guardian would be contrary to the welfare of the child and that placement <br/>
<a id="pl.52.14"></a><var>52.14</var>is in the best interest of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.15"></a><var>52.15</var>    (e) (g) At the emergency removal hearing, or at any time during the course of the <br/>
<a id="pl.52.16"></a><var>52.16</var>proceeding, and upon notice and request of the county attorney, the court shall determine <br/>
<a id="pl.52.17"></a><var>52.17</var>whether a petition has been filed stating a prima facie case that:<br/>
<a id="pl.52.18"></a><var>52.18</var>    (1) the parent has subjected a child to egregious harm as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.52.19"></a><var>52.19</var>260C.007, subdivision 14
         </statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.20"></a><var>52.20</var>    (2) the parental rights of the parent to another child have been involuntarily <br/>
<a id="pl.52.21"></a><var>52.21</var>terminated;<br/>
<a id="pl.52.22"></a><var>52.22</var>    (3) the child is an abandoned infant under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.23"></a><var>52.23</var>paragraph (a), clause (2);<br/>
<a id="pl.52.24"></a><var>52.24</var>    (4) the parents' custodial rights to another child have been involuntarily transferred <br/>
<a id="pl.52.25"></a><var>52.25</var>to a relative under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, paragraph (e), clause (1), or a similar <br/>
<a id="pl.52.26"></a><var>52.26</var>law of another jurisdiction; or<br/>
<a id="pl.52.27"></a><var>52.27</var>    (5) the provision of services or further services for the purpose of reunification is <br/>
<a id="pl.52.28"></a><var>52.28</var>futile and therefore unreasonable.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.29"></a><var>52.29</var>    (f) (h) When a petition to terminate parental rights is required under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.52.30"></a><var>52.30</var>260C.301, subdivision 3
         </statute_ref> or 4, but the county attorney has determined not to proceed <br/>
<a id="pl.52.31"></a><var>52.31</var>with a termination of parental rights petition, and has instead filed a petition to transfer <br/>
<a id="pl.52.32"></a><var>52.32</var>permanent legal and physical custody to a relative under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.52.33"></a><var>52.33</var>the court shall schedule a permanency hearing within 30 days of the filing of the petition.<br/>
<a id="pl.52.34"></a><var>52.34</var>    (g) (i) If the county attorney has filed a petition under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.307</statute_ref>, the court <br/>
<a id="pl.52.35"></a><var>52.35</var>shall schedule a trial under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.163</statute_ref> within 90 days of the filing of the petition <br/>
<a id="pl.53.1"></a><var>53.1</var>except when the county attorney determines that the criminal case shall proceed to trial <br/>
<a id="pl.53.2"></a><var>53.2</var>first under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 3</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.3"></a><var>53.3</var>    (h) (j) If the court determines the child should be ordered into foster care and <br/>
<a id="pl.53.4"></a><var>53.4</var>the child's parent refuses to give information to the responsible social services agency <br/>
<a id="pl.53.5"></a><var>53.5</var>regarding the child's father or relatives of the child, the court may order the parent to <br/>
<a id="pl.53.6"></a><var>53.6</var>disclose the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other identifying information to the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.7"></a><var>53.7</var>responsible social services agency for the purpose of complying with the requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.53.8"></a><var>53.8</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>260C.151</statute_ref>, 
         <statute_ref>260C.212</statute_ref>, and 
         <statute_ref>260C.215</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.9"></a><var>53.9</var>    (i) (k) If a child ordered into foster care has siblings, whether full, half, or step, who <br/>
<a id="pl.53.10"></a><var>53.10</var>are also ordered into foster care, the court shall inquire of the responsible social services <br/>
<a id="pl.53.11"></a><var>53.11</var>agency of the efforts to place the children together as required by section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.12"></a><var>53.12</var>subdivision 2
         </statute_ref>, paragraph (d), if placement together is in each child's best interests, unless a <br/>
<a id="pl.53.13"></a><var>53.13</var>child is in placement due solely to the child's own behavior or a child is placed with <br/>
<a id="pl.53.14"></a><var>53.14</var>a previously noncustodial parent who is not parent to all siblings. If the children are <br/>
<a id="pl.53.15"></a><var>53.15</var>not placed together at the time of the hearing, the court shall inquire at each subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.53.16"></a><var>53.16</var>hearing of the agency's efforts to place the siblings together. If any sibling is not placed <br/>
<a id="pl.53.17"></a><var>53.17</var>with another sibling or siblings, the agency must develop a plan for visitation among the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.18"></a><var>53.18</var>siblings as required under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, subdivision 1</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.44.0"></a><a id="pl.53.19"></a><var>53.19</var>    Sec. 44. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.205, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.20"></a><var>53.20</var><b>260C.205 DISPOSITIONS; VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE </b><b>PLACEMENTS</b><b> </b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.21"></a><var>53.21</var><b>FOR TREATMENT</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.53.22"></a><var>53.22</var>    Unless the court disposes of the petition under section 
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.53.23"></a><var>53.23</var>Upon a petition for review of the foster care status of a by a parent or guardian under <br/>
<a id="pl.53.24"></a><var>53.24</var>section 260C.141, subdivision 1, paragraph (b), regarding a child in voluntary foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.53.25"></a><var>53.25</var>for treatment under chapter 260D, the court may:<br/>
<a id="pl.53.26"></a><var>53.26</var>    (a) find that the child's needs are not being met, in which case the court shall order <br/>
<a id="pl.53.27"></a><var>53.27</var>the social services agency or the parents to take whatever action is necessary and feasible <br/>
<a id="pl.53.28"></a><var>53.28</var>to meet the child's needs, including, when appropriate, the provision by the social services <br/>
<a id="pl.53.29"></a><var>53.29</var>agency of services to the parents which would enable the child to live at home, and order a <br/>
<a id="pl.53.30"></a><var>53.30</var>disposition under section 
<statute_ref>260C.201</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.53.31"></a><var>53.31</var>    (b) Find that the child has been abandoned by parents financially or emotionally, or <br/>
<a id="pl.53.32"></a><var>53.32</var>that the developmentally disabled child does not require out-of-home care because of the <br/>
<a id="pl.53.33"></a><var>53.33</var>disabling condition, in which case the court shall order the social services agency to file an <br/>
<a id="pl.53.34"></a><var>53.34</var>appropriate petition pursuant to section 
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 1</statute_ref>, or 
<statute_ref>260C.307</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.1"></a><var>54.1</var>    (c) When a child is in placement due solely to the child's developmental disability or <br/>
<a id="pl.54.2"></a><var>54.2</var>emotional disturbance and the court finds that there are compelling reasons which permit <br/>
<a id="pl.54.3"></a><var>54.3</var>the court to approve the continued voluntary placement of the child and retain jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.54.4"></a><var>54.4</var>to conduct reviews as required under section 
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, the court shall give <br/>
<a id="pl.54.5"></a><var>54.5</var>the parent notice by registered United States mail of the review requirements of section <br/>
<a id="pl.54.6"></a><var>54.6</var><statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, in the event the child continues in placement 12 months or longer.<br/>
<a id="pl.54.7"></a><var>54.7</var>    Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit bringing a petition pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.54.8"></a><var>54.8</var>to section 
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 1 or 4</statute_ref>, sooner than required by court order pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.54.9"></a><var>54.9</var>to this section.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.45.0"></a><a id="pl.54.10"></a><var>54.10</var>    Sec. 45. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.209, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.11"></a><var>54.11</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.12"></a><var>54.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Subjects.</b> The responsible social services agency must initiate a <br/>
<a id="pl.54.13"></a><var>54.13</var>background study to be completed by the commissioner under chapter 245C may have <br/>
<a id="pl.54.14"></a><var>54.14</var>access to the criminal history and history of child and adult maltreatment on the following <br/>
<a id="pl.54.15"></a><var>54.15</var>individuals:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.16"></a><var>54.16</var>    (1) a noncustodial parent or nonadjudicated parent who is being assessed for <br/>
<a id="pl.54.17"></a><var>54.17</var>purposes of providing day-to-day care of a child temporarily or permanently under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.54.18"></a><var>54.18</var>260C.212, subdivision 4
         </statute_ref>, and any member of the parent's household who is over the age of <br/>
<a id="pl.54.19"></a><var>54.19</var>13 when there is a reasonable cause to believe that the parent or household member over <br/>
<a id="pl.54.20"></a><var>54.20</var>age 13 has a criminal history or a history of maltreatment of a child or vulnerable adult <br/>
<a id="pl.54.21"></a><var>54.21</var>which would endanger the child's health, safety, or welfare;<br/>
<a id="pl.54.22"></a><var>54.22</var>    (2) an individual whose suitability for relative placement under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.212, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.23"></a><var>54.23</var>subdivision 5
         </statute_ref>, is being determined and any member of the relative's household who is <br/>
<a id="pl.54.24"></a><var>54.24</var>over the age of 13 when:<br/>
<a id="pl.54.25"></a><var>54.25</var>    (i) the relative must be licensed for foster care; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.26"></a><var>54.26</var>    (ii) the background study is required under section 
         <statute_ref>259.53, subdivision 2</statute_ref>; or<br/>
<a id="pl.54.27"></a><var>54.27</var>    (iii) the agency or the commissioner has reasonable cause to believe the relative <br/>
<a id="pl.54.28"></a><var>54.28</var>or household member over the age of 13 has a criminal history which would not make <br/>
<a id="pl.54.29"></a><var>54.29</var>transfer of permanent legal and physical custody to the relative under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, <br/>
<a id="pl.54.30"></a><var>54.30</var>subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>, in the child's best interest; and<br/>
<a id="pl.54.31"></a><var>54.31</var>    (3) a parent, following an out-of-home placement, when the responsible social <br/>
<a id="pl.54.32"></a><var>54.32</var>services agency has reasonable cause to believe that the parent has been convicted of a <br/>
<a id="pl.54.33"></a><var>54.33</var>crime directly related to the parent's capacity to maintain the child's health, safety, or <br/>
<a id="pl.54.34"></a><var>54.34</var>welfare or the parent is the subject of an open investigation of, or has been the subject <br/>
<a id="pl.55.1"></a><var>55.1</var>of a substantiated allegation of, child or vulnerable-adult maltreatment within the past <br/>
<a id="pl.55.2"></a><var>55.2</var>ten years.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.3"></a><var>55.3</var>"Reasonable cause" means that the agency has received information or a report from the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.4"></a><var>55.4</var>subject or a third person that creates an articulable suspicion that the individual has a <br/>
<a id="pl.55.5"></a><var>55.5</var>history that may pose a risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the child. The information <br/>
<a id="pl.55.6"></a><var>55.6</var>or report must be specific to the potential subject of the background check and shall not <br/>
<a id="pl.55.7"></a><var>55.7</var>be based on the race, religion, ethnic background, age, class, or lifestyle of the potential <br/>
<a id="pl.55.8"></a><var>55.8</var>subject.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.46.0"></a><a id="pl.55.9"></a><var>55.9</var>    Sec. 46. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.209, subdivision 2, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.10"></a><var>55.10</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.11"></a><var>55.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>General procedures.</b> (a) When initiating a background check accessing <br/>
<a id="pl.55.12"></a><var>55.12</var>information  under subdivision 1, the agency shall require the individual being assessed <br/>
<a id="pl.55.13"></a><var>55.13</var>to provide sufficient information to ensure an accurate assessment under this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.14"></a><var>55.14</var>including:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.15"></a><var>55.15</var>    (1) the individual's first, middle, and last name and all other names by which the <br/>
<a id="pl.55.16"></a><var>55.16</var>individual has been known;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.17"></a><var>55.17</var>    (2) home address, zip code, city, county, and state of residence for the past five years;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.18"></a><var>55.18</var>    (3) sex;<br/>
<a id="pl.55.19"></a><var>55.19</var>    (4) date of birth; and<br/>
<a id="pl.55.20"></a><var>55.20</var>    (5) driver's license number or state identification number.<br/>
<a id="pl.55.21"></a><var>55.21</var>    (b) When notified by the commissioner or the responsible social services agency that <br/>
<a id="pl.55.22"></a><var>55.22</var>it is conducting an assessment under this section accessing information under subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.55.23"></a><var>55.23</var>1, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, commissioners of health and human services, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.24"></a><var>55.24</var>law enforcement, and county agencies must provide the commissioner or the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.55.25"></a><var>55.25</var>social services agency or county attorney with the following information on the individual <br/>
<a id="pl.55.26"></a><var>55.26</var>being assessed: criminal history data, local law enforcement data about the household, <br/>
<a id="pl.55.27"></a><var>55.27</var>reports about the maltreatment of adults substantiated under section 
         <statute_ref>626.557</statute_ref>, and reports <br/>
<a id="pl.55.28"></a><var>55.28</var>of maltreatment of minors substantiated under section 
         <statute_ref>626.556</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.47.0"></a><a id="pl.55.29"></a><var>55.29</var>    Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.209, is amended by <br/>
<a id="pl.55.30"></a><var>55.30</var>adding a subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.55.31"></a><var>55.31</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Assessment for emergency relative placement.</b> The responsible social <br/>
<a id="pl.55.32"></a><var>55.32</var>services agency may obtain household members' criminal history and the history of <br/>
<a id="pl.55.33"></a><var>55.33</var>maltreatment of a child or adult and use the history to assess whether putting the child <br/>
<a id="pl.55.34"></a><var>55.34</var>in the household would endanger the child's health, safety, or welfare and to assess the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.1"></a><var>56.1</var>suitability of a relative prior to an emergency placement. This assessment does not <br/>
<a id="pl.56.2"></a><var>56.2</var>substitute for the background study required under chapter 245C and does not supersede <br/>
<a id="pl.56.3"></a><var>56.3</var>requirements related to emergency placement under section 245A.035.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.48.0"></a><a id="pl.56.4"></a><var>56.4</var>    Sec. 48. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.212, subdivision 1, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.5"></a><var>56.5</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.6"></a><var>56.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Out-of-home placement; plan.</b> (a) An out-of-home placement plan <br/>
<a id="pl.56.7"></a><var>56.7</var>shall be prepared within 30 days after any child is placed in a residential facility foster <br/>
<a id="pl.56.8"></a><var>56.8</var>care by court order or by the a voluntary release of the child by placement agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.56.9"></a><var>56.9</var>between the responsible social services agency and the child's parent or parents pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.56.10"></a><var>56.10</var>to subdivision 8 or chapter 260D.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.11"></a><var>56.11</var>    For purposes of this section, a residential facility means any group home, family <br/>
<a id="pl.56.12"></a><var>56.12</var>foster home or other publicly supported out-of-home residential facility, including any <br/>
<a id="pl.56.13"></a><var>56.13</var>out-of-home residential facility under contract with the state, county or other political <br/>
<a id="pl.56.14"></a><var>56.14</var>subdivision, or any agency thereof, to provide those services or foster care as defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.56.15"></a><var>56.15</var>section 
<statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 18</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.16"></a><var>56.16</var>    (b) An out-of-home placement plan means a written document which is prepared by <br/>
<a id="pl.56.17"></a><var>56.17</var>the responsible social services agency jointly with the parent or parents or guardian of the <br/>
<a id="pl.56.18"></a><var>56.18</var>child and in consultation with the child's guardian ad litem, the child's tribe, if the child is <br/>
<a id="pl.56.19"></a><var>56.19</var>an Indian child, the child's foster parent or representative of the residential facility, and, <br/>
<a id="pl.56.20"></a><var>56.20</var>where appropriate, the child. For a child in placement due solely or in part to the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.56.21"></a><var>56.21</var>emotional disturbance voluntary foster care for treatment under chapter 260D, preparation <br/>
<a id="pl.56.22"></a><var>56.22</var>of the out-of-home placement plan shall additionally include the child's mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.56.23"></a><var>56.23</var>treatment provider. As appropriate, the plan shall be:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.24"></a><var>56.24</var>    (1) submitted to the court for approval under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.178, subdivision 7</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.56.25"></a><var>56.25</var>    (2) ordered by the court, either as presented or modified after hearing, under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.56.26"></a><var>56.26</var>260C.178, subdivision 7
         </statute_ref>, or 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 6</statute_ref>; and<br/>
<a id="pl.56.27"></a><var>56.27</var>    (3) signed by the parent or parents or guardian of the child, the child's guardian ad <br/>
<a id="pl.56.28"></a><var>56.28</var>litem, a representative of the child's tribe, the responsible social services agency, and, if <br/>
<a id="pl.56.29"></a><var>56.29</var>possible, the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.56.30"></a><var>56.30</var>    (c) The out-of-home placement plan shall be explained to all persons involved in its <br/>
<a id="pl.56.31"></a><var>56.31</var>implementation, including the child who has signed the plan, and shall set forth:<br/>
<a id="pl.56.32"></a><var>56.32</var>    (1) a description of the residential facility including how the out-of-home placement <br/>
<a id="pl.56.33"></a><var>56.33</var>plan is designed to achieve a safe placement for the child in the least restrictive, most <br/>
<a id="pl.56.34"></a><var>56.34</var>family-like, setting available which is in close proximity to the home of the parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.56.35"></a><var>56.35</var>parents or guardian of the child when the case plan goal is reunification, and how the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.1"></a><var>57.1</var>placement is consistent with the best interests and special needs of the child according to <br/>
<a id="pl.57.2"></a><var>57.2</var>the factors under subdivision 2, paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.57.3"></a><var>57.3</var>    (2) the specific reasons for the placement of the child in a residential facility, and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.4"></a><var>57.4</var>when reunification is the plan, a description of the problems or conditions in the home of <br/>
<a id="pl.57.5"></a><var>57.5</var>the parent or parents which necessitated removal of the child from home and the changes <br/>
<a id="pl.57.6"></a><var>57.6</var>the parent or parents must make in order for the child to safely return home;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.7"></a><var>57.7</var>    (3) a description of the services offered and provided to prevent removal of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.57.8"></a><var>57.8</var>from the home and to reunify the family including:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.9"></a><var>57.9</var>    (i) the specific actions to be taken by the parent or parents of the child to eliminate <br/>
<a id="pl.57.10"></a><var>57.10</var>or correct the problems or conditions identified in clause (2), and the time period during <br/>
<a id="pl.57.11"></a><var>57.11</var>which the actions are to be taken; and<br/>
<a id="pl.57.12"></a><var>57.12</var>    (ii) the reasonable efforts, or in the case of an Indian child, active efforts to be made <br/>
<a id="pl.57.13"></a><var>57.13</var>to achieve a safe and stable home for the child including social and other supportive <br/>
<a id="pl.57.14"></a><var>57.14</var>services to be provided or offered to the parent or parents or guardian of the child, the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.15"></a><var>57.15</var>child, and the residential facility during the period the child is in the residential facility;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.16"></a><var>57.16</var>    (4) a description of any services or resources that were requested by the child or the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.17"></a><var>57.17</var>child's parent, guardian, foster parent, or custodian since the date of the child's placement <br/>
<a id="pl.57.18"></a><var>57.18</var>in the residential facility, and whether those services or resources were provided and if <br/>
<a id="pl.57.19"></a><var>57.19</var>not, the basis for the denial of the services or resources;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.20"></a><var>57.20</var>    (5) the visitation plan for the parent or parents or guardian, other relatives as defined <br/>
<a id="pl.57.21"></a><var>57.21</var>in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.007, subdivision 27</statute_ref>, and siblings of the child if the siblings are not placed <br/>
<a id="pl.57.22"></a><var>57.22</var>together in the residential foster care facility, and whether visitation is consistent with the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.23"></a><var>57.23</var>best interest of the child, during the period the child is in the residential facility foster care;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.24"></a><var>57.24</var>    (6) documentation of steps to finalize the adoption or legal guardianship of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.57.25"></a><var>57.25</var>if the court has issued an order terminating the rights of both parents of the child or of the <br/>
<a id="pl.57.26"></a><var>57.26</var>only known, living parent of the child. At a minimum, the documentation must include <br/>
<a id="pl.57.27"></a><var>57.27</var>child-specific recruitment efforts such as relative search and the use of state, regional, and <br/>
<a id="pl.57.28"></a><var>57.28</var>national adoption exchanges to facilitate orderly and timely placements in and outside <br/>
<a id="pl.57.29"></a><var>57.29</var>of the state. A copy of this documentation shall be provided to the court in the review <br/>
<a id="pl.57.30"></a><var>57.30</var>required under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.317, subdivision 3, paragraph (b)</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.31"></a><var>57.31</var>    (7) the health and educational records of the child including the most recent <br/>
<a id="pl.57.32"></a><var>57.32</var>information available regarding:<br/>
<a id="pl.57.33"></a><var>57.33</var>    (i) the names and addresses of the child's health and educational providers;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.34"></a><var>57.34</var>    (ii) the child's grade level performance;<br/>
<a id="pl.57.35"></a><var>57.35</var>    (iii) the child's school record;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.1"></a><var>58.1</var>    (iv) assurances that the child's placement in foster care takes into account proximity <br/>
<a id="pl.58.2"></a><var>58.2</var>to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.3"></a><var>58.3</var>    (v) a record of the child's immunizations;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.4"></a><var>58.4</var>    (vi) the child's known medical problems, including any known communicable <br/>
<a id="pl.58.5"></a><var>58.5</var>diseases, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>144.4172, subdivision 2</statute_ref>;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.6"></a><var>58.6</var>    (vii) the child's medications; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.7"></a><var>58.7</var>    (viii) any other relevant health and education information;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.8"></a><var>58.8</var>    (8) an independent living plan for a child age 16 or older who is in placement as <br/>
<a id="pl.58.9"></a><var>58.9</var>a result of a permanency disposition. The plan should include, but not be limited to, <br/>
<a id="pl.58.10"></a><var>58.10</var>the following objectives:<br/>
<a id="pl.58.11"></a><var>58.11</var>    (i) educational, vocational, or employment planning;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.12"></a><var>58.12</var>    (ii) health care planning and medical coverage;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.13"></a><var>58.13</var>    (iii) transportation including, where appropriate, assisting the child in obtaining a <br/>
<a id="pl.58.14"></a><var>58.14</var>driver's license;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.15"></a><var>58.15</var>    (iv) money management;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.16"></a><var>58.16</var>    (v) planning for housing;<br/>
<a id="pl.58.17"></a><var>58.17</var>    (vi) social and recreational skills; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.18"></a><var>58.18</var>    (vii) establishing and maintaining connections with the child's family and <br/>
<a id="pl.58.19"></a><var>58.19</var>community; and<br/>
<a id="pl.58.20"></a><var>58.20</var>    (9) for a child in placement due solely or in part to the child's emotional disturbance <br/>
<a id="pl.58.21"></a><var>58.21</var>voluntary foster care for treatment under chapter 260D, diagnostic and assessment <br/>
<a id="pl.58.22"></a><var>58.22</var>information, specific services relating to meeting the mental health care needs of the <br/>
<a id="pl.58.23"></a><var>58.23</var>child, and treatment outcomes.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.24"></a><var>58.24</var>    (d) The parent or parents or guardian and the child each shall have the right to legal <br/>
<a id="pl.58.25"></a><var>58.25</var>counsel in the preparation of the case plan and shall be informed of the right at the time <br/>
<a id="pl.58.26"></a><var>58.26</var>of placement of the child. The child shall also have the right to a guardian ad litem. <br/>
<a id="pl.58.27"></a><var>58.27</var>If unable to employ counsel from their own resources, the court shall appoint counsel <br/>
<a id="pl.58.28"></a><var>58.28</var>upon the request of the parent or parents or the child or the child's legal guardian. The <br/>
<a id="pl.58.29"></a><var>58.29</var>parent or parents may also receive assistance from any person or social services agency <br/>
<a id="pl.58.30"></a><var>58.30</var>in preparation of the case plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.31"></a><var>58.31</var>    After the plan has been agreed upon by the parties involved or approved or ordered <br/>
<a id="pl.58.32"></a><var>58.32</var>by the court, the foster parents shall be fully informed of the provisions of the case plan <br/>
<a id="pl.58.33"></a><var>58.33</var>and shall be provided a copy of the plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.58.34"></a><var>58.34</var>    Upon discharge from foster care, the parent, adoptive parent, or permanent legal and <br/>
<a id="pl.58.35"></a><var>58.35</var>physical custodian, as appropriate, and the child, if appropriate, must be provided with <br/>
<a id="pl.58.36"></a><var>58.36</var>a current copy of the child's health and education record.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.49.0"></a><a id="pl.59.1"></a><var>59.1</var>    Sec. 49. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 260C.212, subdivision 4, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.2"></a><var>59.2</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.3"></a><var>59.3</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Responsible social service agency's duties for children in placement.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.59.4"></a><var>59.4</var>    (a) When a child is in placement foster care, the responsible social services agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.59.5"></a><var>59.5</var>make diligent efforts to identify, locate, and, where appropriate, offer services to both <br/>
<a id="pl.59.6"></a><var>59.6</var>parents of the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.7"></a><var>59.7</var>    (1) The responsible social services agency shall assess whether a noncustodial or <br/>
<a id="pl.59.8"></a><var>59.8</var>nonadjudicated parent is willing and capable of providing for the day-to-day care of the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.9"></a><var>59.9</var>child temporarily or permanently. An assessment under this clause may include, but <br/>
<a id="pl.59.10"></a><var>59.10</var>is not limited to, obtaining information under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.209</statute_ref>. If after assessment, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.11"></a><var>59.11</var>the responsible social services agency determines that a noncustodial or nonadjudicated <br/>
<a id="pl.59.12"></a><var>59.12</var>parent is willing and capable of providing day-to-day care of the child, the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.59.13"></a><var>59.13</var>social services agency may seek authority from the custodial parent or the court to have <br/>
<a id="pl.59.14"></a><var>59.14</var>that parent assume day-to-day care of the child. If a parent is not an adjudicated parent, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.15"></a><var>59.15</var>the responsible social services agency shall require the nonadjudicated parent to cooperate <br/>
<a id="pl.59.16"></a><var>59.16</var>with paternity establishment procedures as part of the case plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.17"></a><var>59.17</var>    (2) If, after assessment, the responsible social services agency determines that the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.18"></a><var>59.18</var>child cannot be in the day-to-day care of either parent, the agency shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.59.19"></a><var>59.19</var>    (i) prepare an out-of-home placement plan addressing the conditions that each parent <br/>
<a id="pl.59.20"></a><var>59.20</var>must meet before the child can be in that parent's day-to-day care; and<br/>
<a id="pl.59.21"></a><var>59.21</var>    (ii) provide a parent who is the subject of a background study under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.59.22"></a><var>59.22</var>260C.209
         </statute_ref> 15 days' notice that it intends to use the study to recommend against putting the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.23"></a><var>59.23</var>child with that parent, as well as the notice provided in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.209, subdivision 4</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.59.24"></a><var>59.24</var>and the court shall afford the parent an opportunity to be heard concerning the study.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.25"></a><var>59.25</var>    The results of a background study of a noncustodial parent shall not be used by the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.26"></a><var>59.26</var>agency to determine that the parent is incapable of providing day-to-day care of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.59.27"></a><var>59.27</var>unless the agency reasonably believes that placement of the child into the home of that <br/>
<a id="pl.59.28"></a><var>59.28</var>parent would endanger the child's health, safety, or welfare.<br/>
<a id="pl.59.29"></a><var>59.29</var>    (3) If, after the provision of services following an out-of-home placement plan under <br/>
<a id="pl.59.30"></a><var>59.30</var>this section, the child cannot return to the care of the parent from whom the child was <br/>
<a id="pl.59.31"></a><var>59.31</var>removed or who had legal custody at the time the child was placed in foster care, the <br/>
<a id="pl.59.32"></a><var>59.32</var>agency may petition on behalf of a noncustodial parent to establish legal custody with <br/>
<a id="pl.59.33"></a><var>59.33</var>that parent under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>. If paternity has not already been <br/>
<a id="pl.59.34"></a><var>59.34</var>established, it may be established in the same proceeding in the manner provided for <br/>
<a id="pl.59.35"></a><var>59.35</var>under chapter 257.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.1"></a><var>60.1</var>    (4) The responsible social services agency may be relieved of the requirement to <br/>
<a id="pl.60.2"></a><var>60.2</var>locate and offer services to both parents by the juvenile court upon a finding of good cause <br/>
<a id="pl.60.3"></a><var>60.3</var>after the filing of a petition under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.141</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.4"></a><var>60.4</var>    (b) The responsible social services agency shall give notice to the parent or parents <br/>
<a id="pl.60.5"></a><var>60.5</var>or guardian of each child in a residential facility foster care, other than a child in placement <br/>
<a id="pl.60.6"></a><var>60.6</var>due solely to that child's developmental disability or emotional disturbance voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.60.7"></a><var>60.7</var>foster care for treatment under chapter 260D, of the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.8"></a><var>60.8</var>    (1) that residential care of the child child's placement in foster care  may result in <br/>
<a id="pl.60.9"></a><var>60.9</var>termination of parental rights or an order permanently placing the child out of the custody <br/>
<a id="pl.60.10"></a><var>60.10</var>of the parent, but only after notice and a hearing as required under chapter 260C and <br/>
<a id="pl.60.11"></a><var>60.11</var>the juvenile court rules;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.12"></a><var>60.12</var>    (2) time limits on the length of placement and of reunification services, including <br/>
<a id="pl.60.13"></a><var>60.13</var>the date on which the child is expected to be returned to and safely maintained in the <br/>
<a id="pl.60.14"></a><var>60.14</var>home of the parent or parents or placed for adoption or otherwise permanently removed <br/>
<a id="pl.60.15"></a><var>60.15</var>from the care of the parent by court order;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.16"></a><var>60.16</var>    (3) the nature of the services available to the parent;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.17"></a><var>60.17</var>    (4) the consequences to the parent and the child if the parent fails or is unable to use <br/>
<a id="pl.60.18"></a><var>60.18</var>services to correct the circumstances that led to the child's placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.19"></a><var>60.19</var>    (5) the first consideration for placement with relatives;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.20"></a><var>60.20</var>    (6) the benefit to the child in getting the child out of residential foster  care as soon <br/>
<a id="pl.60.21"></a><var>60.21</var>as possible, preferably by returning the child home, but if that is not possible, through a <br/>
<a id="pl.60.22"></a><var>60.22</var>permanent legal placement of the child away from the parent;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.23"></a><var>60.23</var>    (7) when safe for the child, the benefits to the child and the parent of maintaining <br/>
<a id="pl.60.24"></a><var>60.24</var>visitation with the child as soon as possible in the course of the case and, in any event, <br/>
<a id="pl.60.25"></a><var>60.25</var>according to the visitation plan under this section; and<br/>
<a id="pl.60.26"></a><var>60.26</var>    (8) the financial responsibilities and obligations, if any, of the parent or parents for <br/>
<a id="pl.60.27"></a><var>60.27</var>the support of the child during the period the child is in the residential facility foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.60.28"></a><var>60.28</var>    (c) The responsible social services agency shall inform a parent considering <br/>
<a id="pl.60.29"></a><var>60.29</var>voluntary placement of a child who is not developmentally disabled or emotionally <br/>
<a id="pl.60.30"></a><var>60.30</var>disturbed under subdivision 8  of the following information:<br/>
<a id="pl.60.31"></a><var>60.31</var>    (1) the parent and the child each has a right to separate legal counsel before signing a <br/>
<a id="pl.60.32"></a><var>60.32</var>voluntary placement agreement, but not to counsel appointed at public expense;<br/>
<a id="pl.60.33"></a><var>60.33</var>    (2) the parent is not required to agree to the voluntary placement, and a parent <br/>
<a id="pl.60.34"></a><var>60.34</var>who enters a voluntary placement agreement may at any time request that the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.60.35"></a><var>60.35</var>return the child. If the parent so requests, the child must be returned within 24 hours of <br/>
<a id="pl.60.36"></a><var>60.36</var>the receipt of the request;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.1"></a><var>61.1</var>    (3) evidence gathered during the time the child is voluntarily placed may be used <br/>
<a id="pl.61.2"></a><var>61.2</var>at a later time as the basis for a petition alleging that the child is in need of protection <br/>
<a id="pl.61.3"></a><var>61.3</var>or services or as the basis for a petition seeking termination of parental rights or other <br/>
<a id="pl.61.4"></a><var>61.4</var>permanent placement of the child away from the parent;<br/>
<a id="pl.61.5"></a><var>61.5</var>    (4) if the responsible social services agency files a petition alleging that the child is <br/>
<a id="pl.61.6"></a><var>61.6</var>in need of protection or services or a petition seeking the termination of parental rights <br/>
<a id="pl.61.7"></a><var>61.7</var>or other permanent placement of the child away from the parent, the parent would have <br/>
<a id="pl.61.8"></a><var>61.8</var>the right to appointment of separate legal counsel and the child would have a right to the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.9"></a><var>61.9</var>appointment of counsel and a guardian ad litem as provided by law, and that counsel will <br/>
<a id="pl.61.10"></a><var>61.10</var>be appointed at public expense if they are unable to afford counsel; and<br/>
<a id="pl.61.11"></a><var>61.11</var>    (5) the timelines and procedures for review of voluntary placements under <br/>
<a id="pl.61.12"></a><var>61.12</var>subdivision 3, and the effect the time spent in voluntary placement on the scheduling of a <br/>
<a id="pl.61.13"></a><var>61.13</var>permanent placement determination hearing under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.14"></a><var>61.14</var>    (d) When an agency accepts a child for placement, the agency shall determine <br/>
<a id="pl.61.15"></a><var>61.15</var>whether the child has had a physical examination by or under the direction of a licensed <br/>
<a id="pl.61.16"></a><var>61.16</var>physician within the 12 months immediately preceding the date when the child came into <br/>
<a id="pl.61.17"></a><var>61.17</var>the agency's care. If there is documentation that the child has had an examination within <br/>
<a id="pl.61.18"></a><var>61.18</var>the last 12 months, the agency is responsible for seeing that the child has another physical <br/>
<a id="pl.61.19"></a><var>61.19</var>examination within one year of the documented examination and annually in subsequent <br/>
<a id="pl.61.20"></a><var>61.20</var>years. If the agency determines that the child has not had a physical examination within <br/>
<a id="pl.61.21"></a><var>61.21</var>the 12 months immediately preceding placement, the agency shall ensure that the child <br/>
<a id="pl.61.22"></a><var>61.22</var>has an examination within 30 days of coming into the agency's care and once a year <br/>
<a id="pl.61.23"></a><var>61.23</var>in subsequent years.<br/>
<a id="pl.61.24"></a><var>61.24</var>    (e) Whether under state guardianship or not, if a child leaves foster care by reason <br/>
<a id="pl.61.25"></a><var>61.25</var>of having attained the age of majority under state law, the child must be given at no cost <br/>
<a id="pl.61.26"></a><var>61.26</var>a copy of the child's health social and medical history, as defined in section 259.43, and <br/>
<a id="pl.61.27"></a><var>61.27</var>education report.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.50.0"></a><a id="pl.61.28"></a><var>61.28</var>    Sec. 50. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.212, is amended by adding a <br/>
<a id="pl.61.29"></a><var>61.29</var>subdivision to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.30"></a><var>61.30</var>    Subd. 4a. <b>Monthly caseworker visits with children in foster care.</b> (a) Every <br/>
<a id="pl.61.31"></a><var>61.31</var>child in foster care or on a trial home visit shall be visited by the child's caseworker on <br/>
<a id="pl.61.32"></a><var>61.32</var>a monthly basis, with the majority of visits occurring in the child's residence. For the <br/>
<a id="pl.61.33"></a><var>61.33</var>purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:<br/>
<a id="pl.61.34"></a><var>61.34</var>    (1) "visit" is defined as a face-to-face contact between a child and the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.61.35"></a><var>61.35</var>caseworker;<br/>
<a id="pl.62.1"></a><var>62.1</var>    (2) "visited on a monthly basis" is defined as at least one visit per calendar month;<br/>
<a id="pl.62.2"></a><var>62.2</var>    (3) "the child's caseworker" is defined as the person who has responsibility for <br/>
<a id="pl.62.3"></a><var>62.3</var>managing the child's foster care placement case as assigned by the responsible social <br/>
<a id="pl.62.4"></a><var>62.4</var>service agency; and<br/>
<a id="pl.62.5"></a><var>62.5</var>    (4) "the child's residence" is defined as the home where the child is residing, and <br/>
<a id="pl.62.6"></a><var>62.6</var>can include the foster home, child care institution, or the home from which the child was <br/>
<a id="pl.62.7"></a><var>62.7</var>removed if the child is on a trial home visit.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.8"></a><var>62.8</var>    (b) Caseworker visits shall be of sufficient substance and duration to address issues <br/>
<a id="pl.62.9"></a><var>62.9</var>pertinent to case planning and service delivery to ensure the safety, permanency, and <br/>
<a id="pl.62.10"></a><var>62.10</var>well-being of the child.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.51.0"></a><a id="pl.62.11"></a><var>62.11</var>    Sec. 51. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.212, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.62.12"></a><var>62.12</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Administrative or court review of placements.</b> (a) There shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.62.13"></a><var>62.13</var>an administrative review of the out-of-home placement plan of each child placed in a <br/>
<a id="pl.62.14"></a><var>62.14</var>residential facility foster care no later than 180 days after the initial placement of the child <br/>
<a id="pl.62.15"></a><var>62.15</var>in a residential facility foster care and at least every six months thereafter if the child is not <br/>
<a id="pl.62.16"></a><var>62.16</var>returned to the home of the parent or parents within that time. The out-of-home placement <br/>
<a id="pl.62.17"></a><var>62.17</var>plan must be monitored and updated at each administrative review. The administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.62.18"></a><var>62.18</var>review shall be conducted by the responsible social services agency using a panel of <br/>
<a id="pl.62.19"></a><var>62.19</var>appropriate persons at least one of whom is not responsible for the case management of, <br/>
<a id="pl.62.20"></a><var>62.20</var>or the delivery of services to, either the child or the parents who are the subject of the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.21"></a><var>62.21</var>review. The administrative review shall be open to participation by the parent or guardian <br/>
<a id="pl.62.22"></a><var>62.22</var>of the child and the child, as appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.62.23"></a><var>62.23</var>    (b) As an alternative to the administrative review required in paragraph (a), the <br/>
<a id="pl.62.24"></a><var>62.24</var>social services agency responsible for the placement may bring a petition as provided in <br/>
<a id="pl.62.25"></a><var>62.25</var>section 
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, to the court for review of the foster care to determine if <br/>
<a id="pl.62.26"></a><var>62.26</var>placement is in the best interests of the child. This petition must be brought to the court in <br/>
<a id="pl.62.27"></a><var>62.27</var>order for a court determination to be made regarding the best interests of the child within <br/>
<a id="pl.62.28"></a><var>62.28</var>the applicable six months and is not in lieu of the requirements contained in subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.62.29"></a><var>62.29</var>3 or 4. may, as part of any hearing required under the Minnesota Rules of Juvenile <br/>
<a id="pl.62.30"></a><var>62.30</var>Protection Procedure, conduct a hearing to monitor and update the out-of-home placement <br/>
<a id="pl.62.31"></a><var>62.31</var>plan pursuant to the procedure and standard in section 260C.201, subdivision 6, paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.62.32"></a><var>62.32</var>(d). The party requesting review of the out-of-home placement plan shall give parties to <br/>
<a id="pl.62.33"></a><var>62.33</var>the proceeding notice of the request to review and update the out-of-home placement <br/>
<a id="pl.62.34"></a><var>62.34</var>plan. A court review conducted pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>260C.193; 260C.201, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.62.35"></a><var>62.35</var>1 or 11
         </statute_ref>, or section;
<statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 2</statute_ref>, or 2a, clause (2); or 260C.317 shall satisfy <br/>
<a id="pl.63.1"></a><var>63.1</var>the requirement for an administrative the review so long as the other requirements of <br/>
<a id="pl.63.2"></a><var>63.2</var>this section are met. <br/>
<a id="pl.63.3"></a><var>63.3</var>    (b) (c) At the review required under paragraph (a), the reviewing administrative body <br/>
<a id="pl.63.4"></a><var>63.4</var>As appropriate to the stage of the proceedings and relevant court orders, the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.63.5"></a><var>63.5</var>social services agency or the court shall review:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.6"></a><var>63.6</var>    (1) the safety, permanency needs, and well-being  of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.7"></a><var>63.7</var>    (2) the continuing necessity for and appropriateness of the placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.8"></a><var>63.8</var>    (3) the extent of compliance with the out-of-home placement plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.9"></a><var>63.9</var>    (4) where appropriate, the extent of progress which has been made toward alleviating <br/>
<a id="pl.63.10"></a><var>63.10</var>or mitigating the causes necessitating placement in a residential facility foster care;<br/>
<a id="pl.63.11"></a><var>63.11</var>    (5) where appropriate, the projected date by which the child may be returned to and <br/>
<a id="pl.63.12"></a><var>63.12</var>safely maintained in the home or placed permanently away from the care of the parent or <br/>
<a id="pl.63.13"></a><var>63.13</var>parents or guardian; and<br/>
<a id="pl.63.14"></a><var>63.14</var>    (6) the appropriateness of the services provided to the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.15"></a><var>63.15</var>    (d) When a child is age 16 or older, in addition to any administrative review <br/>
<a id="pl.63.16"></a><var>63.16</var>conducted by the agency, at the review required under section 260C.201, subdivision 11, <br/>
<a id="pl.63.17"></a><var>63.17</var>paragraph (d), clause (3), unit (iii); or 260C.317, subdivision 3, clause (3), the court shall <br/>
<a id="pl.63.18"></a><var>63.18</var>review the independent living plan required under subdivision 1, paragraph (c), clause <br/>
<a id="pl.63.19"></a><var>63.19</var>(8), and the provision of services to the child related to the well-being of the child as the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.20"></a><var>63.20</var>child prepares to leave foster care. The review shall include the actual plans related to <br/>
<a id="pl.63.21"></a><var>63.21</var>each item in the plan necessary to the child's future safety and well-being when the child is <br/>
<a id="pl.63.22"></a><var>63.22</var>no longer in foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.23"></a><var>63.23</var>    (1) At the court review, the responsible social services agency shall establish that it <br/>
<a id="pl.63.24"></a><var>63.24</var>has given the notice required under Minnesota Rules, part 9560.0060, regarding the right <br/>
<a id="pl.63.25"></a><var>63.25</var>to continued access to services for certain children in foster care past age 18 and of the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.26"></a><var>63.26</var>right to appeal a denial of social services under section 256.245. If the agency is unable <br/>
<a id="pl.63.27"></a><var>63.27</var>to establish that the notice, including the right to appeal a denial of social services, has <br/>
<a id="pl.63.28"></a><var>63.28</var>been given, the court shall require the agency to give it.<br/>
<a id="pl.63.29"></a><var>63.29</var>    (2) If the plan is for the child to leave foster care at age 18, the court shall make <br/>
<a id="pl.63.30"></a><var>63.30</var>findings regarding the child's progress toward or accomplishment of the following goals:<br/>
<a id="pl.63.31"></a><var>63.31</var>    (i) the child has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent; <br/>
<a id="pl.63.32"></a><var>63.32</var>    (ii) the child has completed a driver's education course or has demonstrated the <br/>
<a id="pl.63.33"></a><var>63.33</var>ability to use public transportation in the child's community; <br/>
<a id="pl.63.34"></a><var>63.34</var>    (iii) the child is employed or enrolled in postsecondary education; <br/>
<a id="pl.63.35"></a><var>63.35</var>    (iv) the child has applied for and obtained postsecondary education financial aid for <br/>
<a id="pl.63.36"></a><var>63.36</var>which the child is eligible; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.1"></a><var>64.1</var>    (v) the child has health care coverage and health care providers to meet the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.64.2"></a><var>64.2</var>physical and mental health needs; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.3"></a><var>64.3</var>    (vi) the child has applied for and obtained disability income assistance for which <br/>
<a id="pl.64.4"></a><var>64.4</var>the child is eligible; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.5"></a><var>64.5</var>    (vii) the child has obtained affordable housing with necessary supports, which does <br/>
<a id="pl.64.6"></a><var>64.6</var>not include a homeless shelter; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.7"></a><var>64.7</var>    (viii) the child has saved sufficient funds to pay for the first month's rent and a <br/>
<a id="pl.64.8"></a><var>64.8</var>damage deposit; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.9"></a><var>64.9</var>    (ix) the child has an alternative affordable housing plan, which does not include a <br/>
<a id="pl.64.10"></a><var>64.10</var>homeless shelter, if the original housing plan is unworkable; <br/>
<a id="pl.64.11"></a><var>64.11</var>    (x) the child, if male, has registered for the Selective Service; and <br/>
<a id="pl.64.12"></a><var>64.12</var>    (xi) the child has a permanent connection to a caring adult.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.13"></a><var>64.13</var>The child in conjunction with the placement provider and the responsible social services <br/>
<a id="pl.64.14"></a><var>64.14</var>agency shall work to complete the goals of the living plan.<br/>
<a id="pl.64.15"></a><var>64.15</var>    (3) The court shall ensure that the responsible agency assists the child in obtaining <br/>
<a id="pl.64.16"></a><var>64.16</var>the following documents prior to the child's leaving foster care: a Social Security card; the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.17"></a><var>64.17</var>child's birth certificate; a state identification card or driver's license, green card, or school <br/>
<a id="pl.64.18"></a><var>64.18</var>visa; the child's school, medical, and dental records; a contact list of the child's medical, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.19"></a><var>64.19</var>dental, and mental health providers; and contact information for the child's siblings, if the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.20"></a><var>64.20</var>siblings are in foster care.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.52.0"></a><a id="pl.64.21"></a><var>64.21</var>    Sec. 52. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.212, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.22"></a><var>64.22</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Review of</b><b> Voluntary </b><b>placements</b><b> foster care; required court review</b><b>.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.64.23"></a><var>64.23</var>    Except for a child in placement due solely to the child's developmental disability or <br/>
<a id="pl.64.24"></a><var>64.24</var>emotional disturbance, if  When the responsible social services agency and the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.64.25"></a><var>64.25</var>parent or guardian agree that the child's safety, health, and best interests require that the <br/>
<a id="pl.64.26"></a><var>64.26</var>child be in foster care, the agency and the parent or guardian may enter into a voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.64.27"></a><var>64.27</var>agreement for the placement of the child in foster care. The voluntary agreement must be <br/>
<a id="pl.64.28"></a><var>64.28</var>in writing and in a form approved by the commissioner. When the child has been placed in <br/>
<a id="pl.64.29"></a><var>64.29</var>a residential facility foster care pursuant to a voluntary release by foster care agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.64.30"></a><var>64.30</var>between the agency and the parent or parents, under this subdivision and  the child is not <br/>
<a id="pl.64.31"></a><var>64.31</var>returned home within 90 days after initial placement in the residential facility foster care, <br/>
<a id="pl.64.32"></a><var>64.32</var>the social services agency responsible for the child's placement in foster care shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.64.33"></a><var>64.33</var>    (1) return the child to the home of the parent or parents; or<br/>
<a id="pl.64.34"></a><var>64.34</var>    (2) file a petition according to section 
         <statute_ref>260C.141, subdivision 1 or 2</statute_ref>, which may: <br/>
<a id="pl.65.1"></a><var>65.1</var>    (i) ask the court to review the child's placement in foster care and approve it as <br/>
<a id="pl.65.2"></a><var>65.2</var>continued voluntary foster care for up to an additional 90 days;<br/>
<a id="pl.65.3"></a><var>65.3</var>    (ii) ask the court to order continued out-of-home placement foster care according to <br/>
<a id="pl.65.4"></a><var>65.4</var>sections 
         <statute_ref>260C.178</statute_ref> and 
         <statute_ref>260C.201</statute_ref>; or <br/>
<a id="pl.65.5"></a><var>65.5</var>    (iii) ask the court to terminate parental rights under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.301</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.65.6"></a><var>65.6</var>    The out-of-home placement plan must be updated and filed along with the petition.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.7"></a><var>65.7</var>    If the court approves continued out-of-home placement continuing the child in foster <br/>
<a id="pl.65.8"></a><var>65.8</var>care for up to 90 more days on a voluntary basis, at the end of the court-approved 90-day <br/>
<a id="pl.65.9"></a><var>65.9</var>period, the child must be returned to the parent's home. If the child is not returned home, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.10"></a><var>65.10</var>the responsible social services agency must proceed on the petition filed alleging the child <br/>
<a id="pl.65.11"></a><var>65.11</var>in need of protection or services or the petition for termination of parental rights or other <br/>
<a id="pl.65.12"></a><var>65.12</var>permanent placement of the child away from the parent. The court must find a statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.65.13"></a><var>65.13</var>basis to order the placement of the child under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.178</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>260C.201</statute_ref>; or 
         <statute_ref>260C.317</statute_ref>.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.53.0"></a><a id="pl.65.14"></a><var>65.14</var>    Sec. 53. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.325, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.15"></a><var>65.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Transfer of custody.</b> (a) If the court terminates parental rights of <br/>
<a id="pl.65.16"></a><var>65.16</var>both parents or of the only known living parent, the court shall order the guardianship and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.17"></a><var>65.17</var>the legal custody of the child transferred to:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.18"></a><var>65.18</var>    (a) (1) the commissioner of human services; or<br/>
<a id="pl.65.19"></a><var>65.19</var>    (b) (2) a licensed child-placing agency; or<br/>
<a id="pl.65.20"></a><var>65.20</var>    (c) (3) an individual who is willing and capable of assuming the appropriate duties <br/>
<a id="pl.65.21"></a><var>65.21</var>and responsibilities to the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.65.22"></a><var>65.22</var>    (b) The court shall order transfer of guardianship and legal custody of a child to <br/>
<a id="pl.65.23"></a><var>65.23</var>the commissioner of human services only when the responsible county social services <br/>
<a id="pl.65.24"></a><var>65.24</var>agency had legal responsibility for planning for the permanent placement of the child and <br/>
<a id="pl.65.25"></a><var>65.25</var>the child was in foster care under the legal responsibility of the responsible county social <br/>
<a id="pl.65.26"></a><var>65.26</var>services agency at the time the court orders guardianship and legal custody transferred to <br/>
<a id="pl.65.27"></a><var>65.27</var>the commissioner.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.54.0"></a><a id="pl.65.28"></a><var>65.28</var>    Sec. 54. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.325, subdivision 3, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.65.29"></a><var>65.29</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Both parents deceased.</b> (a) If upon petition to the juvenile court by a <br/>
<a id="pl.65.30"></a><var>65.30</var>reputable person, including but not limited to an agent of the commissioner of human <br/>
<a id="pl.65.31"></a><var>65.31</var>services, and upon hearing in the manner provided in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.163</statute_ref>, the court finds <br/>
<a id="pl.65.32"></a><var>65.32</var>that both parents or the only known legal parent are or is deceased and no appointment has <br/>
<a id="pl.65.33"></a><var>65.33</var>been made or petition for appointment filed pursuant to sections 
         <statute_ref>524.5-201</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>524.5-317</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.65.34"></a><var>65.34</var>the court shall order the guardianship and legal custody of the child transferred to: <br/>
<a id="pl.66.1"></a><var>66.1</var>    (a) (1) the commissioner of human services;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.2"></a><var>66.2</var>    (b) (2) a licensed child-placing agency; or<br/>
<a id="pl.66.3"></a><var>66.3</var>    (c) (3) an individual who is willing and capable of assuming the appropriate duties <br/>
<a id="pl.66.4"></a><var>66.4</var>and responsibilities to the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.5"></a><var>66.5</var>    (b) The court shall order transfer of guardianship and legal custody of a child to the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.6"></a><var>66.6</var>commissioner of human services only if there is no individual who is willing and capable <br/>
<a id="pl.66.7"></a><var>66.7</var>of assuming the appropriate duties and responsibilities to the child.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.55.0"></a><a id="pl.66.8"></a><var>66.8</var>    Sec. 55. <b>[260D.001] CHILD IN VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE FOR </b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.9"></a><var>66.9</var><b>TREATMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.66.10"></a><var>66.10</var>    (a) Sections 260D.001 to 260D.301 may be cited as the "child in voluntary foster <br/>
<a id="pl.66.11"></a><var>66.11</var>care for treatment" provisions of the Juvenile Court Act.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.12"></a><var>66.12</var>    (b) The juvenile court has original and exclusive jurisdiction over a child in <br/>
<a id="pl.66.13"></a><var>66.13</var>voluntary foster care for treatment upon the filing of a report or petition required under <br/>
<a id="pl.66.14"></a><var>66.14</var>this chapter. All obligations of the agency to a child and family in foster care contained in <br/>
<a id="pl.66.15"></a><var>66.15</var>chapter 260C not inconsistent with this chapter are also obligations of the agency with <br/>
<a id="pl.66.16"></a><var>66.16</var>regard to a child in foster care for treatment under this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.66.17"></a><var>66.17</var>    (c) This chapter shall be construed consistently with the mission of the children's <br/>
<a id="pl.66.18"></a><var>66.18</var>mental health service system as set out in section 245.487, subdivision 3, and the duties of <br/>
<a id="pl.66.19"></a><var>66.19</var>an agency under section 256B.092 and Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.0004 to 9525.0016, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.20"></a><var>66.20</var>to meet the needs of a child with a developmental disability or related condition. This <br/>
<a id="pl.66.21"></a><var>66.21</var>chapter:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.22"></a><var>66.22</var>    (1) establishes voluntary foster care through a voluntary foster care agreement as the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.23"></a><var>66.23</var>means for an agency and a parent to provide needed treatment when the child must be in <br/>
<a id="pl.66.24"></a><var>66.24</var>foster care to receive necessary treatment for an emotional disturbance or developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.66.25"></a><var>66.25</var>disability or related condition;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.26"></a><var>66.26</var>    (2) establishes court review requirements for a child in voluntary foster care for <br/>
<a id="pl.66.27"></a><var>66.27</var>treatment due to emotional disturbance or developmental disability or a related condition;<br/>
<a id="pl.66.28"></a><var>66.28</var>    (3) establishes the ongoing responsibility of the parent as legal custodian to visit the <br/>
<a id="pl.66.29"></a><var>66.29</var>child, to plan together with the agency for the child's treatment needs, to be available and <br/>
<a id="pl.66.30"></a><var>66.30</var>accessible to the agency to make treatment decisions, and to obtain necessary medical, <br/>
<a id="pl.66.31"></a><var>66.31</var>dental, and other care for the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.66.32"></a><var>66.32</var>    (4) applies to voluntary foster care when the child's parent and the agency agree that <br/>
<a id="pl.66.33"></a><var>66.33</var>the child's treatment needs require foster care either:<br/>
<a id="pl.66.34"></a><var>66.34</var>    (i) due to a level of care determination by the agency's screening team informed by <br/>
<a id="pl.66.35"></a><var>66.35</var>the diagnostic and functional assessment under section 245.4885; or<br/>
<a id="pl.67.1"></a><var>67.1</var>    (ii) due to a determination regarding the level of services needed by the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.67.2"></a><var>67.2</var>social services' screening team under section 256B.092 and Minnesota Rules, parts <br/>
<a id="pl.67.3"></a><var>67.3</var>9525.0004 to 9525.0016.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.4"></a><var>67.4</var>    (d) This chapter does not apply when there is a current determination under section <br/>
<a id="pl.67.5"></a><var>67.5</var>626.556 that the child requires child protective services or when the child is in foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.67.6"></a><var>67.6</var>for any reason other than treatment for the child's emotional disturbance or developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.67.7"></a><var>67.7</var>disability or related condition. When there is a determination under section 626.556 that <br/>
<a id="pl.67.8"></a><var>67.8</var>the child requires child protective services based on an assessment that there are safety <br/>
<a id="pl.67.9"></a><var>67.9</var>and risk issues for the child that have not been mitigated through the parent's engagement <br/>
<a id="pl.67.10"></a><var>67.10</var>in services or otherwise, or when the child is in foster care for any reason other than <br/>
<a id="pl.67.11"></a><var>67.11</var>the child's emotional disturbance or developmental disability or related condition, the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.12"></a><var>67.12</var>provisions of chapter 260C apply.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.13"></a><var>67.13</var>    (e) The paramount consideration in all proceedings concerning a child in voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.67.14"></a><var>67.14</var>foster care for treatment is the safety, health, and best interests of the child. The purpose <br/>
<a id="pl.67.15"></a><var>67.15</var>of this chapter is:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.16"></a><var>67.16</var>    (1) to ensure a child with a disability is provided the services necessary to treat or <br/>
<a id="pl.67.17"></a><var>67.17</var>ameliorate the symptoms of the child's disability;<br/>
<a id="pl.67.18"></a><var>67.18</var>    (2) to preserve and strengthen the child's family ties whenever possible and in the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.19"></a><var>67.19</var>child's best interests, approving the child's placement away from the child's parents only <br/>
<a id="pl.67.20"></a><var>67.20</var>when the child's need for care or treatment requires it, and the child cannot be maintained <br/>
<a id="pl.67.21"></a><var>67.21</var>in the home of the parent; and<br/>
<a id="pl.67.22"></a><var>67.22</var>    (3) to ensure the child's parent retains legal custody of the child and associated <br/>
<a id="pl.67.23"></a><var>67.23</var>decision-making authority unless the child's parent willfully fails or is unable to make <br/>
<a id="pl.67.24"></a><var>67.24</var>decisions that meet the child's safety, health, and best interests. The court may not find <br/>
<a id="pl.67.25"></a><var>67.25</var>the parent willfully fails or is unable to make decisions that meet the child's needs solely <br/>
<a id="pl.67.26"></a><var>67.26</var>because the parent disagrees with the agency's choice of foster care facility, unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.27"></a><var>67.27</var>agency files a petition under chapter 260C, and establishes by clear and convincing <br/>
<a id="pl.67.28"></a><var>67.28</var>evidence that the child is in need of protection or services.<br/>
<a id="pl.67.29"></a><var>67.29</var>    (f) The legal parent-child relationship shall be supported under this chapter by <br/>
<a id="pl.67.30"></a><var>67.30</var>maintaining the parent's legal authority and responsibility for ongoing planning for the <br/>
<a id="pl.67.31"></a><var>67.31</var>child and by the agency's assisting the parent, where necessary, to exercise the parent's <br/>
<a id="pl.67.32"></a><var>67.32</var>ongoing right and obligation to visit or to have reasonable contact with the child. Ongoing <br/>
<a id="pl.67.33"></a><var>67.33</var>planning means:<br/>
<a id="pl.67.34"></a><var>67.34</var>    (1) actively participating in the planning and provision of educational services, <br/>
<a id="pl.67.35"></a><var>67.35</var>medical care, and dental care for the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.68.1"></a><var>68.1</var>    (2) actively planning and participating with the agency and the foster care facility <br/>
<a id="pl.68.2"></a><var>68.2</var>for the child's treatment needs; and<br/>
<a id="pl.68.3"></a><var>68.3</var>    (3) planning to meet the child's need for safety, stability, and permanency, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.4"></a><var>68.4</var>child's need to stay connected to the child's family and community.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.5"></a><var>68.5</var>    (g) The provisions of section 260.012 to ensure placement prevention, family <br/>
<a id="pl.68.6"></a><var>68.6</var>reunification, and all active and reasonable effort requirements of that section apply. This <br/>
<a id="pl.68.7"></a><var>68.7</var>chapter shall be construed consistently with the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare <br/>
<a id="pl.68.8"></a><var>68.8</var>Act of 1978, United States Code, title 25, section 1901, et al, and the provisions of the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.9"></a><var>68.9</var>Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act, sections 260.071 to 260.835.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.56.0"></a><a id="pl.68.10"></a><var>68.10</var>    Sec. 56. <b>[260D.005] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.68.11"></a><var>68.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Definitions.</b> The definitions in this section supplement the definitions <br/>
<a id="pl.68.12"></a><var>68.12</var>in section 260C.007. The definitions in section 260C.007 apply to this chapter and have <br/>
<a id="pl.68.13"></a><var>68.13</var>the same meaning for purposes of this chapter as for chapter 260C.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.14"></a><var>68.14</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Agency.</b> "Agency" means the responsible social services agency or <br/>
<a id="pl.68.15"></a><var>68.15</var>a licensed child-placing agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.16"></a><var>68.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Case plan.</b> "Case plan" means any plan for the delivery of services <br/>
<a id="pl.68.17"></a><var>68.17</var>to a child and parent, or when reunification is not required, the child alone, that is <br/>
<a id="pl.68.18"></a><var>68.18</var>developed according to the requirements of sections 245.4871, subdivision 19 or 21; <br/>
<a id="pl.68.19"></a><var>68.19</var>245.492, subdivision 16; 256B.092; 260C.212, subdivision 1; 626.556, subdivision 10; <br/>
<a id="pl.68.20"></a><var>68.20</var>and Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.0004 to 9525.0016.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.21"></a><var>68.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Child.</b> "Child" means an individual under 18 years of age.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.22"></a><var>68.22</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Child in voluntary foster care for treatment.</b> "Child in voluntary foster <br/>
<a id="pl.68.23"></a><var>68.23</var>care for treatment" means a child who is emotionally disturbed or developmentally <br/>
<a id="pl.68.24"></a><var>68.24</var>disabled or has a related condition and is in foster care under a voluntary foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.68.25"></a><var>68.25</var>agreement between the child's parent and the agency due to concurrence between the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.26"></a><var>68.26</var>agency and the parent that the child's level of care requires placement in foster care either:<br/>
<a id="pl.68.27"></a><var>68.27</var>    (1) due to a determination by the agency's screening team based on its review of the <br/>
<a id="pl.68.28"></a><var>68.28</var>diagnostic and functional assessment under section 245.4885; or<br/>
<a id="pl.68.29"></a><var>68.29</var>    (2) due to a determination by the agency's screening team under section 256B.092 <br/>
<a id="pl.68.30"></a><var>68.30</var>and Minnesota Rules, parts 9525.0004 to 9525.0016.<br/>
<a id="pl.68.31"></a><var>68.31</var>    A child is not in voluntary foster care for treatment under this chapter when there <br/>
<a id="pl.68.32"></a><var>68.32</var>is a current determination under section 626.556 that the child requires child protective <br/>
<a id="pl.68.33"></a><var>68.33</var>services or when the child is in foster care for any reason other than the child's emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.68.34"></a><var>68.34</var>or developmental disability or related condition.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.1"></a><var>69.1</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Compelling reasons.</b> "Compelling reasons" has the same meaning given <br/>
<a id="pl.69.2"></a><var>69.2</var>in section 260C.007, subdivision 8. The agency may determine compelling reasons when <br/>
<a id="pl.69.3"></a><var>69.3</var>the child is in foster care for treatment and no grounds to terminate parental rights exist <br/>
<a id="pl.69.4"></a><var>69.4</var>because the child must be in placement to access treatment, the child's individual treatment <br/>
<a id="pl.69.5"></a><var>69.5</var>needs cannot be met in the childs' home or through community-based care, and the parent <br/>
<a id="pl.69.6"></a><var>69.6</var>continues to be responsible for planning together with the agency for the child's needs and <br/>
<a id="pl.69.7"></a><var>69.7</var>maintains appropriate contact with the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.8"></a><var>69.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Court.</b> "Court" means juvenile court unless otherwise specified in this <br/>
<a id="pl.69.9"></a><var>69.9</var>section.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.10"></a><var>69.10</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Development disability.</b> "Developmental disability" means developmental <br/>
<a id="pl.69.11"></a><var>69.11</var>disability as defined in United States Code, title 42, section 6001(8).<br/>
<a id="pl.69.12"></a><var>69.12</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Emotionally disturbed or emotional disturbance.</b> "Emotionally <br/>
<a id="pl.69.13"></a><var>69.13</var>disturbed" or "emotional disturbance" means emotional disturbance as described in <br/>
<a id="pl.69.14"></a><var>69.14</var>section 245.4871, subdivision 15.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.15"></a><var>69.15</var>    Subd. 10. <b>Foster care.</b> "Foster care" means 24-hour substitute care for children <br/>
<a id="pl.69.16"></a><var>69.16</var>placed away from their parents and for whom an agency has placement and care <br/>
<a id="pl.69.17"></a><var>69.17</var>responsibility. Foster care includes, but is not limited to, placement in foster family homes, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.18"></a><var>69.18</var>foster homes of relatives, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities not <br/>
<a id="pl.69.19"></a><var>69.19</var>excluded in this subdivision, child care institutions, and preadoptive homes. A child is in <br/>
<a id="pl.69.20"></a><var>69.20</var>foster care under this definition, regardless of whether the facility is licensed and payments <br/>
<a id="pl.69.21"></a><var>69.21</var>are made for the cost of care. Nothing in this definition creates any authority to place a <br/>
<a id="pl.69.22"></a><var>69.22</var>child in a home or facility that is required to be licensed that is not licensed. Foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.69.23"></a><var>69.23</var>does not include placement in any of the following facilities: hospitals, inpatient chemical <br/>
<a id="pl.69.24"></a><var>69.24</var>dependency treatment facilities, facilities that are primarily for delinquent children, <br/>
<a id="pl.69.25"></a><var>69.25</var>any corrections facility or program within a particular corrections facility not meeting <br/>
<a id="pl.69.26"></a><var>69.26</var>requirements for Title IV-E facilities as determined by the commissioner, facilities to <br/>
<a id="pl.69.27"></a><var>69.27</var>which a child is committed under the provision of chapter 253B, forestry camps, or jails.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.28"></a><var>69.28</var>    Subd. 11. <b>Legal authority to place the child.</b> "Legal authority to place the child" <br/>
<a id="pl.69.29"></a><var>69.29</var>means the agency has legal responsibility for the care and control of the child while the <br/>
<a id="pl.69.30"></a><var>69.30</var>child is in foster care. The agency may acquire legal authority to place a child through <br/>
<a id="pl.69.31"></a><var>69.31</var>a voluntary placement agreement between the agency and the child's parent under this <br/>
<a id="pl.69.32"></a><var>69.32</var>chapter. Legal authority to place the child does not mean the agency has authority to make <br/>
<a id="pl.69.33"></a><var>69.33</var>major life decisions regarding the child, including major medical decisions. A parent with <br/>
<a id="pl.69.34"></a><var>69.34</var>legal custody of the child continues to have legal authority to make major life decisions <br/>
<a id="pl.69.35"></a><var>69.35</var>regarding the child, including major medical decisions.<br/>
<a id="pl.69.36"></a><var>69.36</var>    Subd. 12. <b>Minor.</b> "Minor" means an individual under 18 years of age.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.1"></a><var>70.1</var>    Subd. 13. <b>Parent.</b> "Parent" means the birth or adoptive parent of a minor. Parent <br/>
<a id="pl.70.2"></a><var>70.2</var>also means the child's legal guardian or any individual who has legal authority to <br/>
<a id="pl.70.3"></a><var>70.3</var>make decisions and plans for the child. For an Indian child, parent includes any Indian <br/>
<a id="pl.70.4"></a><var>70.4</var>person who has adopted a child by tribal law or custom, as provided in section 260.755, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.5"></a><var>70.5</var>subdivision 14.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.6"></a><var>70.6</var>    Subd. 14. <b>Reasonable efforts to finalize a permanent plan for the child.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.7"></a><var>70.7</var>    "Reasonable efforts to finalize a permanent plan for the child" has the same meaning under <br/>
<a id="pl.70.8"></a><var>70.8</var>this chapter as provided in section 260.012, paragraph (e).<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.57.0"></a><a id="pl.70.9"></a><var>70.9</var>    Sec. 57. <b>[260D.101] VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.10"></a><var>70.10</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Voluntary foster care.</b> When the agency's screening team, based <br/>
<a id="pl.70.11"></a><var>70.11</var>upon the diagnostic and functional assessment under section 245.4885 or 256B.092, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.12"></a><var>70.12</var>subdivision 7, determines the child's need for treatment due to emotional disturbance or <br/>
<a id="pl.70.13"></a><var>70.13</var>developmental disability or related condition requires foster care placement of the child, <br/>
<a id="pl.70.14"></a><var>70.14</var>a voluntary foster care agreement between the child's parent and the agency gives the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.15"></a><var>70.15</var>agency legal authority to place the child in foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.16"></a><var>70.16</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Voluntary foster care agreement.</b> A voluntary foster care agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.70.17"></a><var>70.17</var>shall be used to provide the agency the legal authority to place a child in foster care for <br/>
<a id="pl.70.18"></a><var>70.18</var>treatment due to the child's disability. The agreement must be in writing and signed by <br/>
<a id="pl.70.19"></a><var>70.19</var>both the child's parent and the agency. The agreement must be in a form approved by the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.20"></a><var>70.20</var>commissioner of human services, and shall contain notice to parents of the consequences <br/>
<a id="pl.70.21"></a><var>70.21</var>to the parent and to the child of being in voluntary foster care.<br/>
<br/>
<a id="bill.1.58.0"></a><a id="pl.70.22"></a><var>70.22</var>    Sec. 58. <b>[260D.102] REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR CHILD IN </b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.23"></a><var>70.23</var><b>VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE FOR TREATMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.70.24"></a><var>70.24</var>    An agency with authority to place a child in voluntary foster care for treatment due <br/>
<a id="pl.70.25"></a><var>70.25</var>to emotional disturbance or developmental disability or related condition shall inform <br/>
<a id="pl.70.26"></a><var>70.26</var>the child age 12 or older of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.70.27"></a><var>70.27</var>    (a) The child has the right to be consulted in the preparation of the out-of-home <br/>
<a id="pl.70.28"></a><var>70.28</var>placement plan required under section 260C.212, subdivision 1, and the administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.70.29"></a><var>70.29</var>review required under section 260C.212, subdivision 7.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.30"></a><var>70.30</var>    (b) The child has the right to visit the parent and the right to visit the child's siblings <br/>
<a id="pl.70.31"></a><var>70.31</var>as determined safe and appropriate by the parent and the agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.70.32"></a><var>70.32</var>    (c) If the child disagrees with the foster care facility or services provided under <br/>
<a id="pl.70.33"></a><var>70.33</var>the out-of-home placement plan required under section 260C.212, subdivision 1, the <br/>
<a id="pl.70.34"></a><var>70.34</var>agency shall include information about the nature of the child's disagreement and, to the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.1"></a><var>71.1</var>extent possible, the agency's understanding of the basis of the child's disagreement in the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.2"></a><var>71.2</var>information provided to the court in the report required under section 260D.105.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.3"></a><var>71.3</var>    (d) The child has the rights established under Minnesota Rules, part 2960.0050, as a <br/>
<a id="pl.71.4"></a><var>71.4</var>resident of a facility licensed by the state.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.59.0"></a><a id="pl.71.5"></a><var>71.5</var>    Sec. 59. <b>[260D.103] ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF CHILD IN VOLUNTARY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.6"></a><var>71.6</var><b>FOSTER CARE FOR TREATMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.7"></a><var>71.7</var>    The administrative reviews required under section 260C.212, subdivision 7, must <br/>
<a id="pl.71.8"></a><var>71.8</var>be conducted for a child in voluntary foster care for treatment, except that the initial <br/>
<a id="pl.71.9"></a><var>71.9</var>administrative review must take place prior to the submission of the report to the court <br/>
<a id="pl.71.10"></a><var>71.10</var>required under section 260D.105, subdivision 2.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.60.0"></a><a id="pl.71.11"></a><var>71.11</var>    Sec. 60. <b>[260D.105] AGENCY REPORT TO THE COURT AND COURT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.12"></a><var>71.12</var><b>REVIEW OF CHILD IN VOLUNTARY FOSTER CARE FOR TREATMENT DUE </b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.13"></a><var>71.13</var><b>TO DISABILITY.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.71.14"></a><var>71.14</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Judicial review.</b> In the case of a child in voluntary foster care for <br/>
<a id="pl.71.15"></a><var>71.15</var>treatment due to disability under section 260D.101, the agency shall obtain judicial review <br/>
<a id="pl.71.16"></a><var>71.16</var>of the child's voluntary foster care placement within 165 days of the placement.<br/>
<a id="pl.71.17"></a><var>71.17</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Agency report to court; court review.</b> The agency shall obtain judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.71.18"></a><var>71.18</var>review by reporting to the court according to the following procedures:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.19"></a><var>71.19</var>    (a) A written report shall be forwarded to the court within 165 days of the date of the <br/>
<a id="pl.71.20"></a><var>71.20</var>voluntary placement agreement. The written report shall contain or have attached:<br/>
<a id="pl.71.21"></a><var>71.21</var>    (1) a statement of facts that necessitate the child's foster care placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.22"></a><var>71.22</var>    (2) the child's name, date of birth, race, gender, and current address;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.23"></a><var>71.23</var>    (3) the names, race, date of birth, residence, and post office addresses of the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.71.24"></a><var>71.24</var>parents or legal custodian;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.25"></a><var>71.25</var>    (4) a statement regarding the child's eligibility for membership or enrollment in an <br/>
<a id="pl.71.26"></a><var>71.26</var>Indian tribe and the agency's compliance with applicable provisions of sections 260.751 to <br/>
<a id="pl.71.27"></a><var>71.27</var>260.835;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.28"></a><var>71.28</var>    (5) the names and addresses of the foster parents or chief administrator of the facility <br/>
<a id="pl.71.29"></a><var>71.29</var>in which the child is placed, if the child is not in a family foster home or group home;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.30"></a><var>71.30</var>    (6) a copy of the out-of-home placement plan required under section 260C.212, <br/>
<a id="pl.71.31"></a><var>71.31</var>subdivision 1;<br/>
<a id="pl.71.32"></a><var>71.32</var>    (7) a written summary of the proceedings of any administrative review required <br/>
<a id="pl.71.33"></a><var>71.33</var>under section 260C.212, subdivision 7; and<br/>
<a id="pl.72.1"></a><var>72.1</var>    (8) any other information the agency, parent or legal custodian, child or foster parent, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.2"></a><var>72.2</var>or other residential facility wants the court to consider.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.3"></a><var>72.3</var>    (b) In the case of a child in placement due to emotional disturbance, the written <br/>
<a id="pl.72.4"></a><var>72.4</var>report shall include as an attachment the child's individual treatment plan developed by <br/>
<a id="pl.72.5"></a><var>72.5</var>the child's treatment professional, as provided in section 245.4871, subdivision 21, or <br/>
<a id="pl.72.6"></a><var>72.6</var>the child's individual interagency intervention plan, as provided in section 125A.023, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.7"></a><var>72.7</var>subdivision 3, paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.72.8"></a><var>72.8</var>    (c) In the case of a child in placement due to developmental disability or a related <br/>
<a id="pl.72.9"></a><var>72.9</var>condition, the written report shall include as an attachment the child's individual service <br/>
<a id="pl.72.10"></a><var>72.10</var>plan, as provided in section 256B.092, subdivision 1b; the child's individual program <br/>
<a id="pl.72.11"></a><var>72.11</var>plan, as provided in Minnesota Rules, part 9525.0004, subpart 11; the child's waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.72.12"></a><var>72.12</var>care plan; or the child's individual interagency intervention plan, as provided in section <br/>
<a id="pl.72.13"></a><var>72.13</var>125A.023, subdivision 3, paragraph (c).<br/>
<a id="pl.72.14"></a><var>72.14</var>    (d) The agency must inform the child age 12 or older, the child's parent, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.15"></a><var>72.15</var>foster parent or foster care facility of the reporting and court review requirements of this <br/>
<a id="pl.72.16"></a><var>72.16</var>section and of their right to submit information to the court:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.17"></a><var>72.17</var>    (1) if the child or the child's parent or the foster care provider wants to send <br/>
<a id="pl.72.18"></a><var>72.18</var>information to the court, the agency shall advise those persons of the reporting date and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.19"></a><var>72.19</var>the date by which the agency must receive the information they want forwarded to the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.20"></a><var>72.20</var>court so the agency is timely able to submit it with the agency's report required under <br/>
<a id="pl.72.21"></a><var>72.21</var>this subdivision;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.22"></a><var>72.22</var>    (2) the agency must also inform the child age 12 or older, the child's parent, and the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.23"></a><var>72.23</var>foster care facility that they have the right to be heard in person by the court and how to <br/>
<a id="pl.72.24"></a><var>72.24</var>exercise that right;<br/>
<a id="pl.72.25"></a><var>72.25</var>    (3) the agency must also inform the child age 12 or older, the child's parent, and <br/>
<a id="pl.72.26"></a><var>72.26</var>the foster care provider that an in-court hearing will be held if requested by the child, <br/>
<a id="pl.72.27"></a><var>72.27</var>the parent, or the foster care provider; and<br/>
<a id="pl.72.28"></a><var>72.28</var>    (4) if, at the time required for the report under this section, a child age 12 or older <br/>
<a id="pl.72.29"></a><var>72.29</var>disagrees about the foster care facility or services provided under the out-of-home <br/>
<a id="pl.72.30"></a><var>72.30</var>placement plan required under section 260C.212, subdivision 1, the agency shall include <br/>
<a id="pl.72.31"></a><var>72.31</var>information regarding the child's disagreement, and to the extent possible, the basis for the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.32"></a><var>72.32</var>child's disagreement in the report required under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.72.33"></a><var>72.33</var>    (e) After receiving the required report, the court has jurisdiction to make the <br/>
<a id="pl.72.34"></a><var>72.34</var>following determinations and must do so within ten days of receiving the forwarded <br/>
<a id="pl.72.35"></a><var>72.35</var>report, whether a hearing is requested:<br/>
<a id="pl.72.36"></a><var>72.36</var>    (1) whether the voluntary foster care arrangement is in the child's best interests;<br/>
<a id="pl.73.1"></a><var>73.1</var>    (2) whether the parent and agency are appropriately planning for the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.73.2"></a><var>73.2</var>    (3) in the case of a child age 12 or older who disagrees with the foster care facility <br/>
<a id="pl.73.3"></a><var>73.3</var>or services provided under the out-of-home placement plan, whether it is appropriate to <br/>
<a id="pl.73.4"></a><var>73.4</var>appoint counsel and a guardian ad litem for the child using standards and procedures <br/>
<a id="pl.73.5"></a><var>73.5</var>under section 260C.163.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.6"></a><var>73.6</var>    (f) Unless requested by a parent, representative of the foster care facility, or the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.7"></a><var>73.7</var>child, no in-court hearing is required in order for the court to make findings and issue an <br/>
<a id="pl.73.8"></a><var>73.8</var>order as required in paragraph (e).<br/>
<a id="pl.73.9"></a><var>73.9</var>    (g) If the court finds that the voluntary foster care arrangement is in the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.73.10"></a><var>73.10</var>best interests and that the agency and parent are appropriately planning for the child, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.11"></a><var>73.11</var>the court shall issue an order containing explicit, individualized findings to support its <br/>
<a id="pl.73.12"></a><var>73.12</var>determination. The individualized findings shall be based on the agency's written report <br/>
<a id="pl.73.13"></a><var>73.13</var>and other materials submitted to the court. The court may make this determination <br/>
<a id="pl.73.14"></a><var>73.14</var>notwithstanding the child's disagreement, if any, reported under paragraph (d).<br/>
<a id="pl.73.15"></a><var>73.15</var>    (h) The court shall send a copy of the order to the county attorney, agency, parent, <br/>
<a id="pl.73.16"></a><var>73.16</var>child age 12 or older, and foster parent or foster care facility.<br/>
<a id="pl.73.17"></a><var>73.17</var>    (i) The court shall also send the parent, child age 12 or older, foster parent, or <br/>
<a id="pl.73.18"></a><var>73.18</var>representative of the foster care facility notice of the permanency review hearing required <br/>
<a id="pl.73.19"></a><var>73.19</var>under section 260D.107, paragraph (e).<br/>
<a id="pl.73.20"></a><var>73.20</var>    (j) If the court finds continuing the voluntary foster care arrangement is not in the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.21"></a><var>73.21</var>child's best interests or that the agency or the parent are not appropriately planning for the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.22"></a><var>73.22</var>child, the court shall notify the agency, parent, foster parent or foster care facility, child <br/>
<a id="pl.73.23"></a><var>73.23</var>age 12 or older, and county attorney of the court's determinations and the basis for the <br/>
<a id="pl.73.24"></a><var>73.24</var>court's determinations. In this case, the court shall set the matter for hearing and appoint a <br/>
<a id="pl.73.25"></a><var>73.25</var>guardian ad litem for the child under section 260C.163, subdivision 5.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.61.0"></a><a id="pl.73.26"></a><var>73.26</var>    Sec. 61. <b>[260D.107] REQUIRED PERMANENCY REVIEW HEARING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.73.27"></a><var>73.27</var>    (a) When the court has found that the voluntary arrangement is in the child's best <br/>
<a id="pl.73.28"></a><var>73.28</var>interests and that the agency and parent are appropriately planning for the child pursuant <br/>
<a id="pl.73.29"></a><var>73.29</var>to the report submitted under section 260D.105, and the child continues in voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.73.30"></a><var>73.30</var>foster care as defined in section 260D.007, subdivision 10, for 13 months from the date <br/>
<a id="pl.73.31"></a><var>73.31</var>of the voluntary foster care agreement, or has been in placement for 15 of the last 22 <br/>
<a id="pl.73.32"></a><var>73.32</var>months, the agency must:<br/>
<a id="pl.73.33"></a><var>73.33</var>    (1) terminate the voluntary foster care agreement and return the child home;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.1"></a><var>74.1</var>    (2) determine whether there are compelling reasons to continue the voluntary foster <br/>
<a id="pl.74.2"></a><var>74.2</var>care arrangement and, if the agency determines there are compelling reasons, seek judicial <br/>
<a id="pl.74.3"></a><var>74.3</var>approval if its determination; or<br/>
<a id="pl.74.4"></a><var>74.4</var>    (3) file a petition for the termination of parental rights.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.5"></a><var>74.5</var>    (b) When the agency is asking for the court's approval of its determination that there <br/>
<a id="pl.74.6"></a><var>74.6</var>are compelling reasons to continue the child in the voluntary foster care arrangement, the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.7"></a><var>74.7</var>agency shall file a "Petition for Permanency Review Regarding a Child in Voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.74.8"></a><var>74.8</var>Foster Care for Treatment" and ask the court to proceed under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.9"></a><var>74.9</var>    (c) The "Petition for Permanency Review Regarding a Child in Voluntary Foster <br/>
<a id="pl.74.10"></a><var>74.10</var>Care for Treatment" shall be drafted or approved by the county attorney and be under <br/>
<a id="pl.74.11"></a><var>74.11</var>oath. The petition shall include:<br/>
<a id="pl.74.12"></a><var>74.12</var>    (1) the date of the voluntary placement agreement;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.13"></a><var>74.13</var>    (2) whether the petition is due to the child's developmental disability or emotional <br/>
<a id="pl.74.14"></a><var>74.14</var>disturbance;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.15"></a><var>74.15</var>    (3) the plan for the ongoing care of the child and the parent's participation in the plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.16"></a><var>74.16</var>    (4) a description of the parent's visitation and contact with the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.74.17"></a><var>74.17</var>    (5) the date of the court finding that the foster care placement was in the best <br/>
<a id="pl.74.18"></a><var>74.18</var>interests of the child, if required under section 260D.105, or the date the agency filed the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.19"></a><var>74.19</var>motion under section 260D.201, paragraph (b);<br/>
<a id="pl.74.20"></a><var>74.20</var>    (6) the agency's reasonable efforts to finalize the permanent plan for the child, <br/>
<a id="pl.74.21"></a><var>74.21</var>including returning the child to the care of the child's family; and <br/>
<a id="pl.74.22"></a><var>74.22</var>    (7) a citation to this chapter as the basis for the petition.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.23"></a><var>74.23</var>    (d) An updated copy of the out-of-home placement plan required under section <br/>
<a id="pl.74.24"></a><var>74.24</var>260C.212, subdivision 1, shall be filed with the petition.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.25"></a><var>74.25</var>    (e) The court shall set the date for the permanency review hearing no later than 14 <br/>
<a id="pl.74.26"></a><var>74.26</var>months after the child has been in placement or within 30 days of the petition filing date <br/>
<a id="pl.74.27"></a><var>74.27</var>when the child has been in placement 15 of the last 22 months. The court shall serve the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.28"></a><var>74.28</var>petition together with a notice of hearing by United States mail on the parent; the child <br/>
<a id="pl.74.29"></a><var>74.29</var>age 12 or older; the child's guardian ad litem, if one has been appointed; the agency; the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.30"></a><var>74.30</var>county attorney; and counsel for any party.<br/>
<a id="pl.74.31"></a><var>74.31</var>    (f) The court shall conduct the permanency review hearing on the petition no later <br/>
<a id="pl.74.32"></a><var>74.32</var>than 14 months after the date of the voluntary placement agreement, within 30 days of the <br/>
<a id="pl.74.33"></a><var>74.33</var>filing of the petition when the child has been in placement 15 of the last 22 months, or <br/>
<a id="pl.74.34"></a><var>74.34</var>within 15 days of a motion to terminate jurisdiction and to dismiss an order for foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.74.35"></a><var>74.35</var>under chapter 260C, as provided in section 260D.201, paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.74.36"></a><var>74.36</var>    (g) At the permanency review hearing, the court shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.1"></a><var>75.1</var>    (1) inquire of the parent if the parent has reviewed the "Petition for Permanency <br/>
<a id="pl.75.2"></a><var>75.2</var>Review Regarding a Child in Voluntary Foster Care for Treatment," whether the petition is <br/>
<a id="pl.75.3"></a><var>75.3</var>accurate, and whether the parent agrees to the continued voluntary foster care arrangement <br/>
<a id="pl.75.4"></a><var>75.4</var>as being in the child's best interests;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.5"></a><var>75.5</var>    (2) inquire of the parent if the parent is satisfied with the agency's reasonable efforts <br/>
<a id="pl.75.6"></a><var>75.6</var>to finalize the permanent plan for the child, including whether there are services available <br/>
<a id="pl.75.7"></a><var>75.7</var>and accessible to the parent that might allow the child to safely be with the child's family;<br/>
<a id="pl.75.8"></a><var>75.8</var>    (3) inquire of the parent if the parent consents to the court entering an order that:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.9"></a><var>75.9</var>    (i) approves the responsible agency's reasonable efforts to finalize the permanent <br/>
<a id="pl.75.10"></a><var>75.10</var>plan for the child, which includes ongoing future planning for the safety, health, and best <br/>
<a id="pl.75.11"></a><var>75.11</var>interests of the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.12"></a><var>75.12</var>    (ii) approves the responsible agency's determination that there are compelling <br/>
<a id="pl.75.13"></a><var>75.13</var>reasons why the continued voluntary foster care arrangement is in the child's best interests; <br/>
<a id="pl.75.14"></a><var>75.14</var>    (4) inquire of the child's guardian ad litem and any other party whether the guardian <br/>
<a id="pl.75.15"></a><var>75.15</var>or the party agrees that:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.16"></a><var>75.16</var>    (i) the court should approve the responsible agency's reasonable efforts to finalize <br/>
<a id="pl.75.17"></a><var>75.17</var>the permanent plan for the child, which includes ongoing and future planning for the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.18"></a><var>75.18</var>safety, health, and best interests of the child; and <br/>
<a id="pl.75.19"></a><var>75.19</var>    (ii) the court should approve of the responsible agency's determination that there <br/>
<a id="pl.75.20"></a><var>75.20</var>are compelling reasons why the continued voluntary foster care arrangement is in the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.21"></a><var>75.21</var>child's best interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.22"></a><var>75.22</var>    (h) At a permanency review hearing under this section, the court may take the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.23"></a><var>75.23</var>following actions based on the contents of the sworn petition and the consent of the parent:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.24"></a><var>75.24</var>    (1) approve the agency's compelling reasons that the voluntary foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.75.25"></a><var>75.25</var>arrangement is in the best interests of the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.75.26"></a><var>75.26</var>    (2) find that the agency has made reasonable efforts to finalize the permanent plan <br/>
<a id="pl.75.27"></a><var>75.27</var>for the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.28"></a><var>75.28</var>    (i) A child age 12 or older may object to the agency's request that the court approve <br/>
<a id="pl.75.29"></a><var>75.29</var>its compelling reasons for the continued voluntary arrangement and may be heard on the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.30"></a><var>75.30</var>reasons for the objection. Notwithstanding the child's objection, the court may approve <br/>
<a id="pl.75.31"></a><var>75.31</var>the agency's compelling reasons and the voluntary arrangement.<br/>
<a id="pl.75.32"></a><var>75.32</var>    (j) If the court does not approve the voluntary arrangement after hearing from the <br/>
<a id="pl.75.33"></a><var>75.33</var>child or the child's guardian ad litem, the court shall dismiss the petition. In this case, <br/>
<a id="pl.75.34"></a><var>75.34</var>either:<br/>
<a id="pl.75.35"></a><var>75.35</var>    (1) the child must be returned to the care of the parent; or<br/>
<a id="pl.76.1"></a><var>76.1</var>    (2) the agency must file a petition under section 260C.141 asking for appropriate <br/>
<a id="pl.76.2"></a><var>76.2</var>relief under section 260C.201, subdivision 11, or 260C.301.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.3"></a><var>76.3</var>    (k) When the court approves the agency's compelling reasons for the child to <br/>
<a id="pl.76.4"></a><var>76.4</var>continue in voluntary foster care for treatment, and finds that the agency has made <br/>
<a id="pl.76.5"></a><var>76.5</var>reasonable efforts to finalize a permanent plan for the child, the court shall approve the <br/>
<a id="pl.76.6"></a><var>76.6</var>continued voluntary foster care arrangement, and continue the matter under the court's <br/>
<a id="pl.76.7"></a><var>76.7</var>jurisdiction for the purposes of reviewing the child's placement every 12 months while <br/>
<a id="pl.76.8"></a><var>76.8</var>the child is in foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.9"></a><var>76.9</var>    (l) A finding that the court approves the continued voluntary placement means <br/>
<a id="pl.76.10"></a><var>76.10</var>the agency has continued legal authority to place the child while a voluntary placement <br/>
<a id="pl.76.11"></a><var>76.11</var>agreement remains in effect. The parent or the agency may terminate a voluntary <br/>
<a id="pl.76.12"></a><var>76.12</var>agreement as provided in section 260D.301. Termination of a voluntary foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.76.13"></a><var>76.13</var>placement of an Indian child is governed by section 260.765, subdivision 4.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.62.0"></a><a id="pl.76.14"></a><var>76.14</var>    Sec. 62. <b>[260D.109] ANNUAL REVIEW.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.76.15"></a><var>76.15</var>    (a) After the court conducts a permanency review hearing under section 260D.107, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.16"></a><var>76.16</var>the matter must be returned to the court for further review of the child's foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.76.17"></a><var>76.17</var>placement at least every 12 months while the child is in foster care. The court shall give <br/>
<a id="pl.76.18"></a><var>76.18</var>notice to the parent and child age 12 or older and the foster parents of the continued review <br/>
<a id="pl.76.19"></a><var>76.19</var>requirements under this section at the permanency review hearing.<br/>
<a id="pl.76.20"></a><var>76.20</var>    (b) Every 12 months, the court shall determine whether the agency made reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.76.21"></a><var>76.21</var>efforts to finalize the permanent plan for the child, which means the exercise of due <br/>
<a id="pl.76.22"></a><var>76.22</var>diligence by the agency to:<br/>
<a id="pl.76.23"></a><var>76.23</var>    (1) ensure that the agreement for voluntary foster care is the most appropriate legal <br/>
<a id="pl.76.24"></a><var>76.24</var>arrangement to meet the child's safety, health, and best interests;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.25"></a><var>76.25</var>    (2) engage and support the parent in continued involvement in planning and decision <br/>
<a id="pl.76.26"></a><var>76.26</var>making for the needs of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.27"></a><var>76.27</var>    (3) strengthen the child's ties to the parent, relatives, and community;<br/>
<a id="pl.76.28"></a><var>76.28</var>    (4) implement the out-of-home placement plan required under section 260C.212, <br/>
<a id="pl.76.29"></a><var>76.29</var>subdivision 1, and ensure that the plan requires the provision of appropriate services to <br/>
<a id="pl.76.30"></a><var>76.30</var>address the physical health, mental health, and educational needs of the child; and<br/>
<a id="pl.76.31"></a><var>76.31</var>    (5) ensure appropriate planning for the child's safe, permanent, and independent <br/>
<a id="pl.76.32"></a><var>76.32</var>living arrangement after the child's 18th birthday.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.63.0"></a><a id="pl.76.33"></a><var>76.33</var>    Sec. 63. <b>[260D.201] PERMANENCY REVIEW AFTER ADJUDICATION </b><br/>
<a id="pl.76.34"></a><var>76.34</var><b>UNDER CHAPTER 260C.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.1"></a><var>77.1</var>    (a) If a child has been ordered into foster care under section 260C.178 or 260C.201, <br/>
<a id="pl.77.2"></a><var>77.2</var>subdivision 1, and the conditions that led to the court's order have been corrected so that <br/>
<a id="pl.77.3"></a><var>77.3</var>the child could safely return home, except for the child's need to continue in foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.77.4"></a><var>77.4</var>for treatment due to the child's disability, the child's parent and the agency may enter into <br/>
<a id="pl.77.5"></a><var>77.5</var>a voluntary foster care agreement under this chapter using the procedure described in <br/>
<a id="pl.77.6"></a><var>77.6</var>paragraph (b).<br/>
<a id="pl.77.7"></a><var>77.7</var>    (b) When the agency and the parent agree to enter into a voluntary foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.77.8"></a><var>77.8</var>agreement under this chapter, the agency must file a motion to terminate jurisdiction <br/>
<a id="pl.77.9"></a><var>77.9</var>under section 260C.193, subdivision 6, and to dismiss the order for foster care under <br/>
<a id="pl.77.10"></a><var>77.10</var>section 260C.178 or 260C.201, subdivision 1, together with the petition required under <br/>
<a id="pl.77.11"></a><var>77.11</var>section 260D.107, paragraph (b), for permanency review and the court's approval of the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.12"></a><var>77.12</var>voluntary arrangement.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.13"></a><var>77.13</var>    (c) The court shall send the motion and the petition filed under subdivision 2 together <br/>
<a id="pl.77.14"></a><var>77.14</var>with a notice of hearing by mail as required in section 260D.107, paragraph (e).<br/>
<a id="pl.77.15"></a><var>77.15</var>    (d) The petition and motion under this section must be filed no later than the time <br/>
<a id="pl.77.16"></a><var>77.16</var>the agency is required to file a petition for permanent placement under section 260C.201, <br/>
<a id="pl.77.17"></a><var>77.17</var>subdivision 11, but may be filed as soon as the agency and the parent agree that the child <br/>
<a id="pl.77.18"></a><var>77.18</var>should remain in foster care under a voluntary foster care agreement, because the child <br/>
<a id="pl.77.19"></a><var>77.19</var>needs treatment and voluntary foster care is in the child's best interests.<br/>
<a id="pl.77.20"></a><var>77.20</var>    (e) In order for the agency to have continuous legal authority to place the child, the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.21"></a><var>77.21</var>parent and the agency must execute a voluntary foster care agreement for the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.77.22"></a><var>77.22</var>continuation in foster care for treatment prior to the termination of the order for foster care <br/>
<a id="pl.77.23"></a><var>77.23</var>under section 260C.178 or 260C.201, subdivision 1. The parent and agency may execute <br/>
<a id="pl.77.24"></a><var>77.24</var>the voluntary foster care agreement at or before the permanency review hearing required <br/>
<a id="pl.77.25"></a><var>77.25</var>under this section. The voluntary foster care agreement shall not be effective until the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.26"></a><var>77.26</var>court terminates jurisdiction under section 260C.193, subdivision 6, and dismisses the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.27"></a><var>77.27</var>order for foster care under section 260C.178 or 260C.201, subdivision 1. Unless the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.28"></a><var>77.28</var>agency and the parent execute a voluntary placement agreement for the child to continue <br/>
<a id="pl.77.29"></a><var>77.29</var>in voluntary foster care for treatment, the agency shall not have legal authority to place the <br/>
<a id="pl.77.30"></a><var>77.30</var>child after the court terminates jurisdiction under chapter 260C.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.64.0"></a><a id="pl.77.31"></a><var>77.31</var>    Sec. 64. <b>[260D.301] TERMINATION OF VOLUNTARY PLACEMENT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.32"></a><var>77.32</var><b>AGREEMENT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.77.33"></a><var>77.33</var>    (a) The child's parent may terminate a voluntary placement agreement under this <br/>
<a id="pl.77.34"></a><var>77.34</var>chapter upon written notice to the agency of the termination of the agreement. The <br/>
<a id="pl.78.1"></a><var>78.1</var>termination of a voluntary foster care agreement regarding an Indian child shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.78.2"></a><var>78.2</var>governed by section 260.765, subdivision 4.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.3"></a><var>78.3</var>    (b) The agency may terminate a voluntary placement agreement under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.78.4"></a><var>78.4</var>upon written notice of the termination of the agreement to the parent. Prior to sending <br/>
<a id="pl.78.5"></a><var>78.5</var>notice of termination of the voluntary foster care placement agreement, the agency shall <br/>
<a id="pl.78.6"></a><var>78.6</var>contact the parent regarding transition planning under paragraph (e). Written notice by <br/>
<a id="pl.78.7"></a><var>78.7</var>the agency shall be considered received by the parent three business days after mailing <br/>
<a id="pl.78.8"></a><var>78.8</var>by the agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.9"></a><var>78.9</var>    (c) Upon receipt of notice of the termination of the voluntary foster care agreement, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.10"></a><var>78.10</var>the agency, the parent, and the facility may agree to a time that the child shall return home. <br/>
<a id="pl.78.11"></a><var>78.11</var>The scheduled time to return home shall meet the child's need for safety and reasonable <br/>
<a id="pl.78.12"></a><var>78.12</var>transition. Unless otherwise agreed to by the parent and the agency, the child's return <br/>
<a id="pl.78.13"></a><var>78.13</var>home shall not occur sooner than 72 hours and not later than 30 days after written notice <br/>
<a id="pl.78.14"></a><var>78.14</var>of termination is received or sent by the agency.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.15"></a><var>78.15</var>    (d) A parent who disagrees with the termination of a voluntary foster care agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.78.16"></a><var>78.16</var>by the agency under this chapter has the right to a fair hearing under section 256.045 to <br/>
<a id="pl.78.17"></a><var>78.17</var>appeal the termination of the voluntary foster care agreement. When the agency gives <br/>
<a id="pl.78.18"></a><var>78.18</var>written notice to the parent of the termination of the agreement, the agency must also give <br/>
<a id="pl.78.19"></a><var>78.19</var>the parent notice of the parent's right to a fair hearing under section 256.045 to appeal the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.20"></a><var>78.20</var>agency's decision to terminate the voluntary foster care agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.21"></a><var>78.21</var>    (e) The agency and the child's parents shall engage in transition planning for the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.22"></a><var>78.22</var>child's return home, including establishing a scheduled time for the child to return home, <br/>
<a id="pl.78.23"></a><var>78.23</var>an increased visitation plan between the parent and child, and a plan for what services <br/>
<a id="pl.78.24"></a><var>78.24</var>will be provided and in place upon the child's return home.<br/>
<a id="pl.78.25"></a><var>78.25</var>    (f) Notice of termination of voluntary foster care agreement does not terminate the <br/>
<a id="pl.78.26"></a><var>78.26</var>agreement. The voluntary foster care agreement and the agency's legal authority to place <br/>
<a id="pl.78.27"></a><var>78.27</var>the child are terminated by the child's return home or by court order.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.65.0"></a><a id="pl.78.28"></a><var>78.28</var>    Sec. 65. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 524.2-114, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.29"></a><var>78.29</var><b>524.2-114 MEANING OF CHILD AND RELATED TERMS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.78.30"></a><var>78.30</var>    If, for purposes of intestate succession, a relationship of parent and child must be <br/>
<a id="pl.78.31"></a><var>78.31</var>established to determine succession by, through, or from a person:<br/>
<a id="pl.78.32"></a><var>78.32</var>    (1) An adopted person child is the child of an adopting parent and not of the birth <br/>
<a id="pl.78.33"></a><var>78.33</var>parents except that adoption of a child by the spouse of a birth parent has no effect on <br/>
<a id="pl.78.34"></a><var>78.34</var>the relationship between the child and that birth parent. If a parent dies and a child is <br/>
<a id="pl.78.35"></a><var>78.35</var>subsequently adopted by a stepparent who is the spouse of a surviving parent, any rights <br/>
<a id="pl.79.1"></a><var>79.1</var>of inheritance of the child or the child's descendant from or through the deceased parent <br/>
<a id="pl.79.2"></a><var>79.2</var>of the child which exist at the time of the death of that parent shall not be affected by <br/>
<a id="pl.79.3"></a><var>79.3</var>the adoption.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.4"></a><var>79.4</var>    (2) In cases not covered by clause (1), a person is the child of the person's parents <br/>
<a id="pl.79.5"></a><var>79.5</var>regardless of the marital status of the parents and the parent and child relationship may be <br/>
<a id="pl.79.6"></a><var>79.6</var>established under the Parentage Act, sections 
         <statute_ref>257.51</statute_ref> to 
         <statute_ref>257.74</statute_ref>.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.66.0"></a><a id="pl.79.7"></a><var>79.7</var>    Sec. 66. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 626.556, subdivision 7, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.79.8"></a><var>79.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Report.</b> An oral report shall be made immediately by telephone or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.9"></a><var>79.9</var>otherwise. An oral report made by a person required under subdivision 3 to report shall be <br/>
<a id="pl.79.10"></a><var>79.10</var>followed within 72 hours, exclusive of weekends and holidays, by a report in writing to <br/>
<a id="pl.79.11"></a><var>79.11</var>the appropriate police department, the county sheriff, the agency responsible for assessing <br/>
<a id="pl.79.12"></a><var>79.12</var>or investigating the report, or the local welfare agency, unless the appropriate agency <br/>
<a id="pl.79.13"></a><var>79.13</var>has informed the reporter that the oral information does not constitute a report under <br/>
<a id="pl.79.14"></a><var>79.14</var>subdivision 10. The local welfare agency shall determine if the report is accepted for an <br/>
<a id="pl.79.15"></a><var>79.15</var>assessment or investigation as soon as possible but in no event longer than 24 hours <br/>
<a id="pl.79.16"></a><var>79.16</var>after the report is received. Any report shall be of sufficient content to identify the child, <br/>
<a id="pl.79.17"></a><var>79.17</var>any person believed to be responsible for the abuse or neglect of the child if the person <br/>
<a id="pl.79.18"></a><var>79.18</var>is known, the nature and extent of the abuse or neglect and the name and address of the <br/>
<a id="pl.79.19"></a><var>79.19</var>reporter. If requested, the local welfare agency or the agency responsible for assessing or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.20"></a><var>79.20</var>investigating the report shall inform the reporter within ten days after the report is made, <br/>
<a id="pl.79.21"></a><var>79.21</var>either orally or in writing, whether the report was accepted for assessment or investigation. <br/>
<a id="pl.79.22"></a><var>79.22</var>Written reports received by a police department or the county sheriff shall be forwarded <br/>
<a id="pl.79.23"></a><var>79.23</var>immediately to the local welfare agency or the agency responsible for assessing or <br/>
<a id="pl.79.24"></a><var>79.24</var>investigating the report. The police department or the county sheriff may keep copies of <br/>
<a id="pl.79.25"></a><var>79.25</var>reports received by them. Copies of written reports received by a local welfare department <br/>
<a id="pl.79.26"></a><var>79.26</var>or the agency responsible for assessing or investigating the report shall be forwarded <br/>
<a id="pl.79.27"></a><var>79.27</var>immediately to the local police department or the county sheriff.<br/>
<a id="pl.79.28"></a><var>79.28</var>    A written copy of a report maintained by personnel of agencies, other than welfare <br/>
<a id="pl.79.29"></a><var>79.29</var>or law enforcement agencies, which are subject to chapter 13 shall be confidential. An <br/>
<a id="pl.79.30"></a><var>79.30</var>individual subject of the report may obtain access to the original report as provided by <br/>
<a id="pl.79.31"></a><var>79.31</var>subdivision 11.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.67.0"></a><a id="pl.79.32"></a><var>79.32</var>    Sec. 67. Minnesota Statutes 2007 Supplement, section 626.556, subdivision 10a, <br/>
<a id="pl.79.33"></a><var>79.33</var>is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.1"></a><var>80.1</var>    Subd. 10a. <b>Law enforcement agency responsibility for investigation; welfare </b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.2"></a><var>80.2</var><b>agency reliance on law enforcement fact-finding; welfare agency offer of services.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.3"></a><var>80.3</var>    (a) If the report alleges neglect, physical abuse, or sexual abuse by a person who is not a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.4"></a><var>80.4</var>parent, guardian, sibling, person responsible for the child's care functioning within the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.5"></a><var>80.5</var>family unit, or a person who lives in the child's household and who has a significant <br/>
<a id="pl.80.6"></a><var>80.6</var>relationship to the child, in a setting other than a facility as defined in subdivision 2, the <br/>
<a id="pl.80.7"></a><var>80.7</var>local welfare agency shall immediately notify the appropriate law enforcement agency, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.8"></a><var>80.8</var>which shall conduct an investigation of the alleged abuse or neglect if a violation of a <br/>
<a id="pl.80.9"></a><var>80.9</var>criminal statute is alleged. <br/>
<a id="pl.80.10"></a><var>80.10</var>    (b) The local agency may rely on the fact-finding efforts of the law enforcement <br/>
<a id="pl.80.11"></a><var>80.11</var>investigation conducted under this subdivision to make a determination whether or not <br/>
<a id="pl.80.12"></a><var>80.12</var>threatened harm injury or other maltreatment has occurred under subdivision 2 if an <br/>
<a id="pl.80.13"></a><var>80.13</var>alleged offender has minor children or lives with minors.<br/>
<a id="pl.80.14"></a><var>80.14</var>    (c) The local welfare agency shall offer appropriate social services for the purpose of <br/>
<a id="pl.80.15"></a><var>80.15</var>safeguarding and enhancing the welfare of the abused or neglected minor.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.68.0"></a><a id="pl.80.16"></a><var>80.16</var>    Sec. 68. Laws 2007, chapter 147, article 2, section 56, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.80.17"></a><var>80.17</var>    Sec. 56. <b>COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES DUTIES; EARLY </b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.18"></a><var>80.18</var><b>CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL-AGE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT </b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.19"></a><var>80.19</var><b>TRAINING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.20"></a><var>80.20</var>    Subdivision 1.  <b>Development and implementation of an early childhood and </b><br/>
<a id="pl.80.21"></a><var>80.21</var><b>school-age professional development system.</b> (a) The commissioner of human services, <br/>
<a id="pl.80.22"></a><var>80.22</var>in cooperation with the commissioners of education and health, shall develop and phase-in <br/>
<a id="pl.80.23"></a><var>80.23</var>the implementation of a professional development system for practitioners serving <br/>
<a id="pl.80.24"></a><var>80.24</var>children in early childhood and school-age programs. The system shall provide training <br/>
<a id="pl.80.25"></a><var>80.25</var>options and supports for practitioners to voluntarily choose, as they complete or exceed <br/>
<a id="pl.80.26"></a><var>80.26</var>existing licensing requirements. <br/>
<a id="pl.80.27"></a><var>80.27</var>    The system must, at a minimum, include the following features: <br/>
<a id="pl.80.28"></a><var>80.28</var>    (1) a continuum of training content based on the early childhood and school-age <br/>
<a id="pl.80.29"></a><var>80.29</var>care practitioner core competencies that translates knowledge into improved practice to <br/>
<a id="pl.80.30"></a><var>80.30</var>support children's school success; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.31"></a><var>80.31</var>    (2) training strategies that provide direct feedback about practice to practitioners <br/>
<a id="pl.80.32"></a><var>80.32</var>through ongoing consultation, mentoring, or coaching with special emphasis on early <br/>
<a id="pl.80.33"></a><var>80.33</var>literacy and early mathematics; <br/>
<a id="pl.80.34"></a><var>80.34</var>    (3) an approval process for trainers; <br/>
<a id="pl.81.1"></a><var>81.1</var>    (4) a professional development registry for early childhood and school-age care <br/>
<a id="pl.81.2"></a><var>81.2</var>practitioners that will provide tracking and recognition of practitioner training/career <br/>
<a id="pl.81.3"></a><var>81.3</var>development progress; <br/>
<a id="pl.81.4"></a><var>81.4</var>    (5) a career lattice that includes a range of professional development and educational <br/>
<a id="pl.81.5"></a><var>81.5</var>opportunities that provide appropriate coursework and degree pathways; <br/>
<a id="pl.81.6"></a><var>81.6</var>    (6) development of a plan with public higher education institutions for an articulated <br/>
<a id="pl.81.7"></a><var>81.7</var>system of education, training, and professional development that includes credit for prior <br/>
<a id="pl.81.8"></a><var>81.8</var>learning and development of equivalences to two- and four-year degrees; <br/>
<a id="pl.81.9"></a><var>81.9</var>    (7) incentives and supports for early childhood and school-age care practitioners <br/>
<a id="pl.81.10"></a><var>81.10</var>to seek additional training and education, including TEACH, other scholarships, and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.11"></a><var>81.11</var>career guidance; and <br/>
<a id="pl.81.12"></a><var>81.12</var>    (8) coordinated and accessible delivery of training to early childhood and school-age <br/>
<a id="pl.81.13"></a><var>81.13</var>care practitioners. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.14"></a><var>81.14</var>    (b) By January 1, 2008, the commissioner, in consultation with the organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.81.15"></a><var>81.15</var>named in subdivision 2 shall develop additional opportunities in order to qualify <br/>
<a id="pl.81.16"></a><var>81.16</var>more licensed family child care providers under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>119B.13, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.17"></a><var>81.17</var>subdivision 3a
         </statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.18"></a><var>81.18</var>    (c) The commissioner of human services must evaluate the professional development <br/>
<a id="pl.81.19"></a><var>81.19</var>system and make continuous improvements. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.20"></a><var>81.20</var>    (d) Beginning July 1, 2007, as appropriations permit, the commissioner shall <br/>
<a id="pl.81.21"></a><var>81.21</var>phase-in the professional development system. <br/>
<a id="pl.81.22"></a><var>81.22</var>    Subd. 2.  <b>Two-hour early childhood training.</b> By January 15, 2008, the <br/>
<a id="pl.81.23"></a><var>81.23</var>commissioner of human services, with input from the Minnesota Licensed Family Child <br/>
<a id="pl.81.24"></a><var>81.24</var>Care Association and the Minnesota Professional Development Council, shall identify <br/>
<a id="pl.81.25"></a><var>81.25</var>trainings that qualify for the two-hour early childhood development training requirement <br/>
<a id="pl.81.26"></a><var>81.26</var>for new child care practitioners under Minnesota Statutes, section 
         <statute_ref>245A.14, subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.81.27"></a><var>81.27</var>9a
         </statute_ref>, paragraphs (a) and (b). For licensed family child care, the commissioner shall also <br/>
<a id="pl.81.28"></a><var>81.28</var>seek the input of labor unions that serve licensed family child care providers, if the union <br/>
<a id="pl.81.29"></a><var>81.29</var>has been recognized by a county to serve licensed family child care providers.<br/>
<a id="pl.81.30"></a><var>81.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Data classification for child care practitioner professional development </b><br/>
<a id="pl.81.31"></a><var>81.31</var><b>system.</b> This subdivision applies to data collected under this section by the child care <br/>
<a id="pl.81.32"></a><var>81.32</var>practitioner professional development system. Data collected under this section is welfare <br/>
<a id="pl.81.33"></a><var>81.33</var>data under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, but is not licensing data under Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.81.34"></a><var>81.34</var>Statutes, section 13.46, subdivision 4. Data on individuals who are licensed family <br/>
<a id="pl.81.35"></a><var>81.35</var>child care providers is private data on individuals governed by Minnesota Statutes, <br/>
<a id="pl.81.36"></a><var>81.36</var>section 13.46, subdivision 2. The commissioner may disclose nonpublic data collected <br/>
<a id="pl.82.1"></a><var>82.1</var>under this section as described in Minnesota Statutes, section 13.46, subdivision 2. The <br/>
<a id="pl.82.2"></a><var>82.2</var>commissioner also may disclose private and nonpublic data collected under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.82.3"></a><var>82.3</var>to the following entities:<br/>
<a id="pl.82.4"></a><var>82.4</var>    (1) personnel of the welfare system who require the data for child care licensing <br/>
<a id="pl.82.5"></a><var>82.5</var>purposes;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.6"></a><var>82.6</var>    (2) personnel of the welfare system who require the data to administer or evaluate <br/>
<a id="pl.82.7"></a><var>82.7</var>the child care assistance program;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.8"></a><var>82.8</var>    (3) the commissioner of education for purposes of implementing, administering, and <br/>
<a id="pl.82.9"></a><var>82.9</var>evaluating the child care practitioner professional development system;<br/>
<a id="pl.82.10"></a><var>82.10</var>    (4) the commissioner of health for purposes of implementing and administering <br/>
<a id="pl.82.11"></a><var>82.11</var>this section; and <br/>
<a id="pl.82.12"></a><var>82.12</var>    (5) an individual's employer for purposes of tracking and verifying employee <br/>
<a id="pl.82.13"></a><var>82.13</var>training, education, and expertise.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.69.0"></a><a id="pl.82.14"></a><var>82.14</var>    Sec. 69. <b>REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.82.15"></a><var>82.15</var>    In each section of Minnesota Statutes referred to in column A, the revisor of statutes <br/>
<a id="pl.82.16"></a><var>82.16</var>shall delete the reference in column B and insert the reference in column C.<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.82.17"></a><var>82.17</var><br/>
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<td><a id="pl.82.18"></a><var>82.18</var><br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">259.67<br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">260.851, article 5<br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">260.853, article 4<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.82.19"></a><var>82.19</var><br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">256B.094<br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">260.851<br/>
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<td align="left" valign="bottom">260.853<br/>
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</table><a id="pl.82.20"></a><var>82.20</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective upon legislative enactment of the <br/>
<a id="pl.82.21"></a><var>82.21</var>interstate compact in section 34 by no less than 35 states.<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.70.0"></a><a id="pl.82.22"></a><var>82.22</var>    Sec. 70. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.82.23"></a><var>82.23</var>(a) Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260.851, is repealed effective upon legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.82.24"></a><var>82.24</var>enactment of the interstate compact in section 34 by no less than 35 states. The <br/>
<a id="pl.82.25"></a><var>82.25</var>commissioner of human services shall inform the revisor of statutes when this occurs.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.26"></a><var>82.26</var>(b) Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 260B.241; and 260C.207, are repealed.<br/>
<a id="pl.82.27"></a><var>82.27</var>(c) Minnesota Rules, parts 9560.0092; and 9560.0093, subpart 2, are repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.82.30"></a><var>82.30</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 13.465, subdivision 8, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.1"></a><var>83.1</var>    Subd. 8. <b>Adoption records.</b> Various adoption records are classified under section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.83.2"></a><var>83.2</var>259.53, subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>. Access to the original birth record of a person who has been <br/>
<a id="pl.83.3"></a><var>83.3</var>adopted is governed by section 
         <statute_ref>259.89</statute_ref> 144.2253. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.83.4"></a><var>83.4</var>    Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.218, subdivision 1, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.5"></a><var>83.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Adoption.</b> (a) Upon receipt of a certified copy of an order, decree, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.6"></a><var>83.6</var>or certificate of adoption, the state registrar shall register a replacement vital record in <br/>
<a id="pl.83.7"></a><var>83.7</var>the new name of the adopted person. Except as provided in paragraph (b), the original <br/>
<a id="pl.83.8"></a><var>83.8</var>record of birth is confidential pursuant to private data on individuals as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.83.9"></a><var>83.9</var>13.02, subdivision 3 12
</statute_ref>, and shall not be disclosed except pursuant to court order or <br/>
<a id="pl.83.10"></a><var>83.10</var>section 
         <statute_ref>144.2252 or 144.2253</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.83.11"></a><var>83.11</var>    (b) The information contained on the original birth record, except for the registration <br/>
<a id="pl.83.12"></a><var>83.12</var>number, shall be provided on request to: (1) a parent who is named on the original birth <br/>
<a id="pl.83.13"></a><var>83.13</var>record; or (2) the adopted person who is subject of the record if the person is at least 19 <br/>
<a id="pl.83.14"></a><var>83.14</var>years of age, unless there is an affidavit of nondisclosure on file with the state registrar. <br/>
<a id="pl.83.15"></a><var>83.15</var>Upon the receipt of a certified copy of a court order of annulment of adoption the state <br/>
<a id="pl.83.16"></a><var>83.16</var>registrar shall restore the original vital record to its original place in the file. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.83.17"></a><var>83.17</var>    Sec. 3. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.225, subdivision 2, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.18"></a><var>83.18</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Data about births.</b> (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, <br/>
<a id="pl.83.19"></a><var>83.19</var>data pertaining to the birth of a child to a woman who was not married to the child's father <br/>
<a id="pl.83.20"></a><var>83.20</var>when the child was conceived nor when the child was born, including the original record <br/>
<a id="pl.83.21"></a><var>83.21</var>of birth and the certified vital record, are confidential data. At the time of the birth of a <br/>
<a id="pl.83.22"></a><var>83.22</var>child to a woman who was not married to the child's father when the child was conceived <br/>
<a id="pl.83.23"></a><var>83.23</var>nor when the child was born, the mother may designate demographic data pertaining to <br/>
<a id="pl.83.24"></a><var>83.24</var>the birth as public. Notwithstanding the designation of the data as confidential, it may <br/>
<a id="pl.83.25"></a><var>83.25</var>be disclosed:<br/>
<a id="pl.83.26"></a><var>83.26</var>    (1) to a parent or guardian of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.27"></a><var>83.27</var>    (2) to the child when the child is 16 years of age or older;<br/>
<a id="pl.83.28"></a><var>83.28</var>    (3) under paragraph (b) or (e); or<br/>
<a id="pl.83.29"></a><var>83.29</var>    (4) pursuant to a court order. For purposes of this section, a subpoena does not <br/>
<a id="pl.83.30"></a><var>83.30</var>constitute a court order.<br/>
<a id="pl.83.31"></a><var>83.31</var>    (b) Unless the child is adopted, data pertaining to the birth of a child that are not <br/>
<a id="pl.83.32"></a><var>83.32</var>accessible to the public become public data if 100 years have elapsed since the birth of <br/>
<a id="pl.83.33"></a><var>83.33</var>the child who is the subject of the data, or as provided under section 
         <statute_ref>13.10</statute_ref>, whichever <br/>
<a id="pl.83.34"></a><var>83.34</var>occurs first. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.1"></a><var>84.1</var>    (c) If a child is adopted, data pertaining to the child's birth are governed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.2"></a><var>84.2</var>provisions relating to adoption records, including sections 
         <statute_ref>13.10, subdivision 5</statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.218, <br/>
<a id="pl.84.3"></a><var>84.3</var>subdivision 1
         </statute_ref>; 
         <statute_ref>144.2252</statute_ref>; 144.2253; and 
         <statute_ref>259.89</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.4"></a><var>84.4</var>    (d) The name and address of a mother under paragraph (a) and the child's date of <br/>
<a id="pl.84.5"></a><var>84.5</var>birth may be disclosed to the county social services or public health member of a family <br/>
<a id="pl.84.6"></a><var>84.6</var>services collaborative for purposes of providing services under section 
         <statute_ref>124D.23</statute_ref>. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.7"></a><var>84.7</var>    (e) The commissioner of human services shall have access to birth records for:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.8"></a><var>84.8</var>    (1) the purposes of administering medical assistance, general assistance medical <br/>
<a id="pl.84.9"></a><var>84.9</var>care, and the MinnesotaCare program;<br/>
<a id="pl.84.10"></a><var>84.10</var>    (2) child support enforcement purposes; and<br/>
<a id="pl.84.11"></a><var>84.11</var>    (3) other public health purposes as determined by the commissioner of health.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.84.12"></a><var>84.12</var>    Sec. 4. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 144.2252, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.84.13"></a><var>84.13</var><b>144.2252 ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH RECORD AFTER ADOPTION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.14"></a><var>84.14</var>    (a) Whenever an adopted person requests the state registrar to disclose the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.15"></a><var>84.15</var>information on the adopted person's original birth record, the state registrar shall act <br/>
<a id="pl.84.16"></a><var>84.16</var>according to section 
         <statute_ref>259.89</statute_ref> 144.2253. <br/>
<a id="pl.84.17"></a><var>84.17</var>    (b) The state registrar shall provide a transcript of an adopted person's original birth <br/>
<a id="pl.84.18"></a><var>84.18</var>record to an authorized representative of a federally recognized American Indian tribe <br/>
<a id="pl.84.19"></a><var>84.19</var>for the sole purpose of determining the adopted person's eligibility for enrollment or <br/>
<a id="pl.84.20"></a><var>84.20</var>membership. Information contained in the birth record may not be used to provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.21"></a><var>84.21</var>adopted person information about the person's birth parents, except as provided in this <br/>
<a id="pl.84.22"></a><var>84.22</var>section or section 
         <statute_ref>259.83</statute_ref> 144.2253. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.84.23"></a><var>84.23</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[144.2253] ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH RECORDS BY ADOPTED </b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.24"></a><var>84.24</var><b>PERSON; DEPARTMENT DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.84.25"></a><var>84.25</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Affidavits.</b> The department shall prepare affidavit of disclosure and <br/>
<a id="pl.84.26"></a><var>84.26</var>nondisclosure forms under which a birth parent may agree to or object to the release of the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.27"></a><var>84.27</var>original birth record to the adopted person. The department shall make the forms readily <br/>
<a id="pl.84.28"></a><var>84.28</var>accessible to birth parents on the department's Web site.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.29"></a><var>84.29</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Disclosure.</b> Upon request, the state registrar shall provide a noncertified <br/>
<a id="pl.84.30"></a><var>84.30</var>copy of the original birth record to an adopted person age 19 or older unless there is an <br/>
<a id="pl.84.31"></a><var>84.31</var>affidavit of nondisclosure on file. The state registrar must comply with the terms of the <br/>
<a id="pl.84.32"></a><var>84.32</var>affidavits of disclosure or affidavits of nondisclosure.<br/>
<a id="pl.84.33"></a><var>84.33</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Recission of affidavit.</b> A birth parent may rescind an affidavit of disclosure <br/>
<a id="pl.84.34"></a><var>84.34</var>or an affidavit of nondisclosure at any time.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.1"></a><var>85.1</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Affidavit of nondisclosure; access to birth record.</b> (a) An adopted person <br/>
<a id="pl.85.2"></a><var>85.2</var>age 19 or older may petition the appropriate court for disclosure of the original birth record <br/>
<a id="pl.85.3"></a><var>85.3</var>pursuant to section 259.61, and the court shall grant the petition, if, after consideration of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.4"></a><var>85.4</var>the interests of all known persons involved, the court determines that disclosure of the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.5"></a><var>85.5</var>information would be of greater benefit than nondisclosure.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.6"></a><var>85.6</var>    (b) An adopted person age 19 or older may request the state registrar search the state <br/>
<a id="pl.85.7"></a><var>85.7</var>death records to determine if the birth parent is deceased.  The state registrar may impose a <br/>
<a id="pl.85.8"></a><var>85.8</var>fee for the record search.  If the birth parent is deceased, a noncertified copy of the original <br/>
<a id="pl.85.9"></a><var>85.9</var>birth record must be released only to the adopted person making the request.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.10"></a><var>85.10</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Information provided.</b> (a) The department shall, in consultation with <br/>
<a id="pl.85.11"></a><var>85.11</var>adoption agencies and adoption advocates, provide information and educational materials <br/>
<a id="pl.85.12"></a><var>85.12</var>to adopted persons and birth parents about the changes in the law affecting accessibility <br/>
<a id="pl.85.13"></a><var>85.13</var>to birth records. For purposes of this subdivision, an adoption advocate is a nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.85.14"></a><var>85.14</var>organization that works with adoption issues in Minnesota.<br/>
<a id="pl.85.15"></a><var>85.15</var>    (b) The department shall provide notice on the department Web site about the change <br/>
<a id="pl.85.16"></a><var>85.16</var>in the law, and will direct individuals to private agencies and advocates for post-adoption <br/>
<a id="pl.85.17"></a><var>85.17</var>resources.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.85.18"></a><var>85.18</var>    Sec. 6. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 260C.317, subdivision 4, is amended to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.19"></a><var>85.19</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Rights of terminated parent.</b> Upon entry of an order terminating the <br/>
<a id="pl.85.20"></a><var>85.20</var>parental rights of any person who is identified as a parent on the original birth record of <br/>
<a id="pl.85.21"></a><var>85.21</var>the child as to whom the parental rights are terminated, the court shall cause written <br/>
<a id="pl.85.22"></a><var>85.22</var>notice to be made to that person setting forth:<br/>
<a id="pl.85.23"></a><var>85.23</var>    (1) the right of the person to file at any time with the state registrar of vital statistics <br/>
<a id="pl.85.24"></a><var>85.24</var>a consent to disclosure, as defined in section 
         <statute_ref>144.212, subdivision 11</statute_ref>; <br/>
<a id="pl.85.25"></a><var>85.25</var>    (2) the right of the person to file at any time with the state registrar of vital statistics <br/>
<a id="pl.85.26"></a><var>85.26</var>an affidavit stating that the information on the original birth record shall not be disclosed <br/>
<a id="pl.85.27"></a><var>85.27</var>as provided in section 
         <statute_ref>144.2252</statute_ref> 144.2253; and <br/>
<a id="pl.85.28"></a><var>85.28</var>    (3) the effect of a failure to file either a consent to disclosure, as defined in section <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.85.29"></a><var>85.29</var>144.212, subdivision 11
         </statute_ref>, or an affidavit stating that the information on the original birth <br/>
<a id="pl.85.30"></a><var>85.30</var>record shall not be disclosed. <br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.85.31"></a><var>85.31</var>    Sec. 7. <b>ADOPTION AGENCIES; FEE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.85.32"></a><var>85.32</var>    Adoption agencies may charge a fee for counseling and support services provided to <br/>
<a id="pl.85.33"></a><var>85.33</var>adopted persons and birth parents.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.8.0"></a><a id="pl.86.1"></a><var>86.1</var>    Sec. 8. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.86.2"></a><var>86.2</var>Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 259.83, subdivision 3; and 259.89, subdivisions 3 <br/>
<a id="pl.86.3"></a><var>86.3</var>and 5, are repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.9.0"></a><a id="pl.86.4"></a><var>86.4</var>    Sec. 9. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.86.5"></a><var>86.5</var>    This article is effective July 1, 2009.<br/>