HF 3159

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/02/2020 04:22pm

A bill for an act
relating to child welfare; requiring prenatal alcohol exposure screenings for children
in out-of-home placement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 260C.157,
by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2018, section 260C.157, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Prenatal alcohol exposure screening. new text end

new text begin The responsible social services agency
shall conduct a prenatal alcohol exposure screening for any child placed within the
jurisdiction of the court under section 260B.101 or 260C.101, as soon as practicable, or
within 15 days of the removal of the child from the child's home. The screening must comply
with accepted prenatal alcohol exposure screening best practice guidelines and criteria.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for children placed within the jurisdiction
of the court under section 260B.101 or 260C.101 on or after August 1, 2020.
new text end