Bill > HB1101

This bill requires foster parents to submit a monthly expense report to the Department of Child Protection Services detailing the costs associated with caring for a foster child as a prerequisite for receiving reimbursement payments. Specifically, the bill amends existing Mississippi law to add a new requirement that before foster parents can receive their standard monthly board payment (which varies based on the child's age), they must first provide a detailed accounting of expenses related to the child's care. The bill modifies two sections of the Mississippi Code (43-15-13 and 43-15-17) to implement this new reporting requirement. The change is part of the state's broader foster care oversight efforts, which aim to ensure transparency and accountability in the foster care system while providing financial support to foster parents. The new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving foster parents and the department time to prepare for the new reporting process. The monthly expense report is intended to help the department track and validate the costs associated with caring for foster children while maintaining the existing support system for foster families.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1101.xml