Bill > S1292

This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding foster parent training, requiring that before becoming licensed, applicants must complete specific training modules including the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" (which refers to a legal concept allowing foster parents to make decisions about a child's participation in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities), orientation to foster care, understanding trauma's impact on children, behavior management, working with birth parents, court processes, and child safety, with a total training limit of ten hours and a check for understanding. The bill also mandates ongoing training for all foster parents on topics such as their rights and responsibilities, relevant laws, trauma, behavior management, first aid, medication administration, gun safety, and the importance of maintaining connections between children and their birth families, and declares an emergency, making these changes effective on July 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/S1292/