Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 49 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB1015 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish specific rights for foster children in the custody of the Department of Children's Services or its contracted agencies. Key provisions include the right to an age-appropriate education, appropriate care in the least restrictive setting, a safe living environment, access to medical and mental health services, and protection from punitive restrictions on communication with legal representatives. The bill mandates the department to train employees on these rights and provide educational materials to foster children regarding their rights within specified timeframes.
Tennessee SB1015 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish specific rights for foster children in the custody of the Department of Children's Services or its contracted agencies. Key provisions include the right to an age-appropriate education, appropriate care in the least restrictive setting, a safe living environment, access to medical and mental health services, and protection from punitive restrictions on communication with legal representatives. The bill mandates the department to train employees on these rights and provide educational materials to foster children regarding their rights within specified timeframes.
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