SB0056S03 | Child Welfare Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill amends provisions of the Utah Juvenile Code related to child welfare.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Substitute: changes to when a child is removed from the home the former foster parents are notified

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
SB0056S03
Year: 
2023
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 15, 2023
Sponsor
Senator
Wayne A. Harper
Republican - District 16
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2018-1 | Foster Care Standards
Impact on Children: 

Children benefit from stability and continuity of care within the foster care system.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved,That Utah PTA encourage the legislature to pass laws that will ensure that the best interests of the child be given primary emphasis in placement matters; and be it furtherResolved,That Utah PTA encourage programs that would promote community support and awareness for the foster care family; and be it further