Bill > HB2030

This bill establishes specific foster care maintenance payment rates for traditional foster parents in Oklahoma, differentiating payments based on the age of the child being cared for. For children aged 0-5 years, resource parents will receive $22.72 per day or $681.60 per month; for children aged 6-12 years, the rate increases to $25.42 per day or $762.60 per month; and for children 13 years and older, the rate will be $27.62 per day or $828.60 per month. The bill requires the Director of the Department of Human Services to conduct an annual review of these payment rates in accordance with federal regulations (45 C.F.R., Section 1356.21(m)) to ensure they remain appropriate, with the option to authorize payments higher than the specified amounts if deemed necessary. The new law will be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7401-101 of Title 10 and will take effect on November 1, 2025, providing a clear framework for financial support to foster parents and ensuring they receive compensation that reflects the varying needs of children at different ages.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2030&Session=2600