2E Relating to children

ARTICLE 1 - FOSTER CHILDREN; DRIVER'S LICENSE

Specifying foster parent and transitional living program director driver's license application approval

ARTICLE 2 - MISCELLANEOUS

Modifying adoption background study requirements; requiring additional background study data; clarifying income definition

ARTICLE 3 - FOSTER CARE

Expanding the definition of child to include individuals under the age of 21 in foster care; allowing interested parties personal attendance at court hearings; modifying certain jurisdiction and court review requirements; allowing foster care benefits to age 21

ARTICLE 4 - FATHERS; NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS

Modifying the definition of legally recognized parent and child relationship; allowing responsible social services agency putative father contact for children in need of protection or services; permitting plan hearings for parents
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