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This bill seeks to make several key changes to Florida's adoption laws: 1. It emphasizes the responsibility of parents to achieve reunification with their children within the shortest possible time, not more than 1 year after removal or adjudication. Parents must notify the parties and court of any barriers to completing case plan tasks within a reasonable time. 2. It requires the court to advise parents during dependency proceedings of the actions required to achieve reunification and the consequences of failing to substantially comply with the case plan. 3. It mandates the court to hold permanency hearings within specified timeframes until permanency is determined for the child, and enter a written order of disposition within 30 days after termination of parental rights. 4. It places additional requirements on the department and community-based care providers to ensure timely referral of services and notification to parents of case plan progress and barriers. The overall goal is to expedite the permanency process for children in Florida's dependency system by increasing accountability and communication among all parties involved.

Health and Social Services, Justice

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1105