<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>foster care;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 260C.212, subdivision 7; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 260C.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 260C.212, subdivision 7, is amended to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>read:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Administrative or court review of placements.</b> (a) There shall be an <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>administrative review of the out-of-home placement plan of each child placed in foster <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>care no later than 180 days after the initial placement of the child in foster care and at least <br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>every six months thereafter if the child is not returned to the home of the parent or parents <br/>
<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>within that time. The out-of-home placement plan must be monitored and updated at each <br/>
<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>administrative review. The administrative review shall be conducted by the responsible <br/>
<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>social services agency using a panel of appropriate persons at least one of whom is not <br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>responsible for the case management of, or the delivery of services to, either the child or <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>the parents who are the subject of the review. The administrative review shall be open to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>participation by the parent or guardian of the child and the child, as appropriate.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>    (b) As an alternative to the administrative review required in paragraph (a), the court <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>may, as part of any hearing required under the Minnesota Rules of Juvenile Protection <br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>Procedure, conduct a hearing to monitor and update the out-of-home placement plan <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>pursuant to the procedure and standard in section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 6</statute_ref>, paragraph (d). <br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>The party requesting review of the out-of-home placement plan shall give parties to the <br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>proceeding notice of the request to review and update the out-of-home placement plan. <br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>A court review conducted pursuant to section 
         <statute_ref>260C.193; 260C.201, subdivision 1 or 11</statute_ref>; <br/>
<statute_ref><a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>260C.141, subdivision 2
         </statute_ref> or 2a, clause (2); or 
         <statute_ref>260C.317</statute_ref> shall satisfy the requirement for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>the review so long as the other requirements of this section are met. <br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>    (c) As appropriate to the stage of the proceedings and relevant court orders, the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>responsible social services agency or the court shall review:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>    (1) the safety, permanency needs, and well-being of the child;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>    (2) the continuing necessity for and appropriateness of the placement;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>    (3) the extent of compliance with the out-of-home placement plan;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>    (4) the extent of progress which has been made toward alleviating or mitigating the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>causes necessitating placement in foster care;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>    (5) the projected date by which the child may be returned to and safely maintained in <br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>the home or placed permanently away from the care of the parent or parents or guardian; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>    (6) the appropriateness of the services provided to the child.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>    (d) When a child is age 16 or older, in addition to any administrative review <br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>conducted by the agency, at the review required under section 
         <statute_ref>260C.201, subdivision 11</statute_ref>, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>paragraph (d), clause (3), item (iii); or 
         <statute_ref>260C.317, subdivision 3</statute_ref>, clause (3), the court shall <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>review the independent living plan required under subdivision 1, paragraph (c), clause <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>(8), and the provision of services to the child related to the well-being of the child as the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>child prepares to leave foster care. The review shall include the actual plans related to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>each item in the plan necessary to the child's future safety and well-being when the child is <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>no longer in foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>    (1) At the court review, the responsible social services agency shall establish that it <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>has given the notice required under Minnesota Rules, part 9560.0060, regarding the right <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>to continued access to services for certain children in foster care past age 18 and of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>right to appeal a denial of social services under section 
         <statute_ref>256.245</statute_ref>. If the agency is unable <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>to establish that the notice, including the right to appeal a denial of social services, has <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>been given, the court shall require the agency to give it.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>    (2) The court shall make findings regarding progress toward or accomplishment of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>the following goals:<br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>    (i) the child has obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>    (ii) the child has completed a driver's education course or has demonstrated the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>ability to use public transportation in the child's community; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>    (iii) the child is employed or enrolled in postsecondary education; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>    (iv) the child has applied for and obtained postsecondary education financial aid for <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>which the child is eligible; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>    (v) the child has health care coverage and health care providers to meet the child's <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>physical and mental health needs; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>    (vi) the child has applied for and obtained disability income assistance for which <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>the child is eligible; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    (vii) the child has obtained affordable housing with necessary supports, which does <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>not include a homeless shelter; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>    (viii) the child has saved sufficient funds to pay for the first month's rent and a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>damage deposit; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>    (ix) the child has an alternative affordable housing plan, which does not include a <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>homeless shelter, if the original housing plan is unworkable; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>    (x) the child, if male, has registered for the Selective Service; and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>    (xi) the child has a permanent connection to a caring adult.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>    (3) The court shall ensure that the responsible agency in conjunction with the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>placement provider assists the child in obtaining the following documents prior to the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>child's leaving foster care: a Social Security card; the child's birth certificate; a state <br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>identification card or driver's license, green card, or school visa; the child's school, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>medical, and dental records; a contact list of the child's medical, dental, and mental health <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>providers; and contact information for the child's siblings, if the siblings are in foster care.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>(e) When a child is age 17 or older, during the 90-day period immediately prior to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>the date the child is expected to be discharged from foster care, the responsible social <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>services agency is required to provide the child with assistance and support in developing <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>a transition plan that is personalized at the direction of the child. The transition plan <br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>must be as detailed as the child may elect and include specific options on housing, health <br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>insurance, education, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>and work force supports and employment services. The county shall also provide the <br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>individual with appropriate contact information if the individual needs more information <br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>or needs help dealing with a crisis situation through age 21.<br/>
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<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[260C.456] FOSTER CARE BENEFITS UNTIL AGE 21.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>Upon the request of a person, at any time, between the ages of 18 and 21 who had <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>been receiving foster care benefits in the six consecutive months prior to the person's 18th <br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>birthday, or who was discharged while on runaway status after age 15, or who had been <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>under the state guardianship as dependent or neglected, the local agency shall develop, in <br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>conjunction with the person and other appropriate parties, a specific plan related to that <br/>
<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>person's vocational, educational, social, or maturational needs and, to the extent funds <br/>
<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>are available, shall ensure that any foster care, housing, or counseling benefits are tied to <br/>
<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>that plan.<br/>