This bill amends the Children's Code to enhance the support provided to children in the custody of the Office of Juvenile Justice regarding their identification documents. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Public Safety and Corrections ensure that each child has a certified birth certificate and a valid six-year identification card within thirty days of their commitment to custody. Additionally, the department is required to secure these documents before the child's release from custody, with the stipulation that failure to obtain them does not impede the child's release.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits the court from dividing legal and physical custody of a child when assigning custody to the department. It also retains the requirement for the department to prepare a comprehensive transitional plan for each child at least six months prior to their release, addressing various needs such as education, health, and living arrangements. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.