Bill No. 2030 establishes new foster care maintenance payment amounts for traditional foster parents in Oklahoma. The bill specifies that the daily and monthly payments will be set at $22.72 per day or $681.60 per month for children aged 0 to 5, $25.42 per day or $762.60 per month for children aged 6 to 12, and $27.62 per day or $828.60 per month for children aged 13 and older. Additionally, the Director of the Department of Human Services is required to review these payment rates annually to ensure they remain appropriate and has the authority to authorize higher payments if necessary.
The bill will be codified as Section 7401-101 of Title 10 in the Oklahoma Statutes and is set to take effect on November 1, 2025. This legislative action aims to provide clearer financial support for foster parents, ensuring that the payments reflect the needs of children in different age groups.