1997 Minnesota Statutes

     260.35 Tests, examinations. 

    Thereafter it shall be the duty of the commissioner of 
 human services through the bureau of child welfare and local 
 social services agencies to arrange for such tests, 
 examinations, and investigations as are necessary for the proper 
 diagnosis, classification, treatment, care, and disposition of 
 the child as necessity and the best interests of the child shall 
 from time to time require.  When it appears that a child found 
 to be in need of protection or services is sound of mind, free 
 from disease, and suitable for placement in a foster home for 
 care or adoption, the commissioner may so place the child or 
 delegate such duties to a child-placing agency accredited as 
 provided by law, or authorize the child's care in the county by 
 and under the supervision of the local social services agency. 

    HIST: 1941 c 159 s 2; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1986 c 444; 1988 
 c 673 s 37; 1994 c 631 s 31