Bill > SB0031

This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, specifically Section 5-745, to update the court review provisions for minors under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The bill makes technical changes to how permanency hearings are conducted when a minor is in DCFS custody following a court order. Specifically, the bill inserts references to additional subsections (1.5), (1.6), and (2.5) of Section 2-28 that will now guide the permanency hearing process. These hearings are critical for reviewing the status, well-being, and future planning for children in the child welfare system. The amendment ensures that the court has a comprehensive framework for overseeing the care and placement of minors, with a focus on establishing permanent living arrangements and monitoring the child's physical, mental, and emotional health. By referencing additional subsections, the bill likely aims to provide more detailed and thorough review procedures for these sensitive cases involving vulnerable children.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=31&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104