The bill amends sections 50-11-03.2 and 50-11-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the use of public funds for foster care and the conditions under which licenses or certifications for foster care facilities may be denied or revoked. It specifies that public funds for foster care can only be used in facilities that are licensed, certified, or approved by the department, and introduces provisions allowing nonfederal funds to be used for maintenance payments to unlicensed identified relatives or kinship relatives for up to six months, as well as to guardians with department-approved subsidies.

Additionally, the bill outlines the grounds for denying or revoking licenses or certifications, including the presence of false information in applications, violations of department rules, and specific legal issues involving the applicant or licensee. Notably, it adds criteria regarding the removal of a child from a household within the last five years due to court findings contrary to the child's welfare, thereby tightening the regulations surrounding foster care licensing and ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 50-11-03.2, 50-11-07
Enrollment: 50-11-03.2, 50-11-07
INTRODUCED: 50-11-03.2, 50-11-07