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This bill makes several technical amendments to Connecticut statutes relating to children and child welfare. The bill modifies provisions in several sections of state law, focusing on clarifying language and updating procedural requirements. Specifically, it updates section 17a-4 to require that council meetings' agendas and minutes be posted on the department's internet website, and ensures complete access to department records while protecting individual privacy. In section 17a-28, the bill clarifies language about who can seek judicial relief for violations of certain provisions. The bill also modifies regulations for relative and fictive kin caregivers in section 17a-114, allowing the commissioner of children's services to grant waivers from licensing regulations on a case-by-case basis if the placement is in the child's best interests. Additionally, in section 46b-129, the bill makes several technical changes related to guardianship, placement notifications, and court proceedings involving children, such as standardizing language around parents/guardians and expanding notification requirements for changes in a child's placement. These changes aim to improve clarity, consistency, and procedural effectiveness in child welfare statutes, with most provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Education

Committee on Children

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