Legislative Session number- 86

Bill Name: SF2690

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
(rt)