STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31436 / S1379
This legislation establishes a policy to direct the placement of a child in congregate care.
• The Department of Health & Welfare shall file a notice of placement with the court within seven days if the
child is placed in a short-term rental, temporary shelter care, or congregate care.
• No child under 12 shall be placed in a short-term rental, temporary shelter care, or congregate care without
meeting certain conditions.
• Children who don’t meet the conditions can’t remain in qualified residential treatment or a short-term rental,
temporary shelter care, or congregate care for more than two weeks without a documented emergency.
• The director of Health & Welfare must approve continued placement beyond two weeks at least every two
weeks onward.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government, nor does
it cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government therefore the legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Senator Abby Lee
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/28/2024, 10:03 AM