Senate Bill 313 aims to enhance the process of providing permanency plans for children in out-of-home care by allowing agencies to share these plans and any related comments with the child's out-of-home care provider prior to a permanency plan review or hearing. This includes foster parents, guardians, relatives, and operators of group homes or shelters. The bill mandates that any confidential information, as defined by various state and federal laws, must be redacted from the documents shared with the out-of-home care providers.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify the circumstances under which agencies can disclose information about individuals in their care. Specifically, it modifies sections 48.78 and 938.78 to include provisions for sharing permanency plans with out-of-home care providers while ensuring compliance with confidentiality requirements. The changes are intended to improve communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the child's care, ultimately supporting better outcomes for children in need of protection or services.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48.78(2)(a), 48.78, 938.78(2)(a), 938.78