Assembly Bill 328 aims to enhance the process of providing permanency plans for children involved in child or juvenile protection proceedings by allowing agencies to share these plans with out-of-home care providers prior to permanency reviews or hearings. The bill introduces new provisions under sections 48.38 and 938.38, which permit agencies to provide copies of the permanency plans and any written comments to out-of-home care providers, such as foster parents and group home operators. Importantly, any confidential information that must be protected under state or federal law will be redacted before sharing these documents.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify the circumstances under which agencies can disclose information related to individuals in their care. Specifically, it modifies sections 48.78 and 938.78 to include the new provisions for sharing permanency plans with out-of-home care providers, ensuring that the confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained. The changes are set to take effect for permanency reviews or hearings that commence 30 days after the bill's effective date.

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