Bill > H253

This bill requires the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to a child's or young adult's attorney in several situations, including: 1) non-emergency changes in placement or hospitalization, at least 5 business days in advance; 2) emergency changes in placement or hospitalization, within 1 business day; 3) receiving a report under Section 51A that involves the child or young adult, within the first business day; 4) receiving a report under Section 51A that raises substantial questions about the suitability of the child's or young adult's current placement or service providers, within the first business day; and 5) whenever the department becomes aware of the child or young adult being arrested, involved in a proceeding under this chapter or a criminal investigation, suspended from school, or subject to a proceeding that could result in suspension or expulsion, within the first business day. The bill also requires the Department to promulgate regulations to implement these notice provisions within 6 months of the effective date.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H253