Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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SB 225 amends several code sections to comply with the
federal “The Family First Prevention and Services Act” in order to maintain
federal funding. The bill increases the standard of evidence in proving
maltreatment in dependency cases involving children of federally-recognized
Native American tribes. It also creates a new type of placement for children
called the “Qualified Residential Treatment Program” that has a trauma-informed
treatment model to address the needs of clinical and emotional needs of
children. SB 225 additionally adds to existing legal requirements to provide
vital records to youth aging out of foster care.
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