SB1590 is a bill that mandates the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to establish policies for conducting random quarterly drug screenings of employees working in group foster homes. The bill outlines that employees cannot have contact with any children living in the group foster home until they have passed an initial drug screening. Additionally, the bill allows DCS to perform random drug screenings on any group foster home employee involved in an incident where a child is injured. Group foster homes are required to report the results of these drug screenings to DCS within 48 hours of receiving them. The bill aims to ensure the safety and well-being of children in group foster care by preventing drug use among caregivers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-530.06
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-530.06