Section 531.9941. Disputes Regarding Foster Children

TX Govt Code § 531.9941 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 531.9941. DISPUTES REGARDING FOSTER CHILDREN. (a) A child-placing agency responsible for a foster child may refer a dispute regarding the child's placement or the permanency plan for the child to the ombudsman by filing a complaint with the ombudsman.

(b) The complaint filed with the ombudsman must include a clear explanation of the dispute and the requested remedy.

(c) The ombudsman shall notify the court with jurisdiction over the child's case of any investigation of a complaint filed under this subchapter.

Text of section effective on September 1, 2017, but only if a specific appropriation is provided as described by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (S.B. 213), Sec. 12, which states: This Act takes effect only if a specific appropriation for the implementation of the Act is provided in a general appropriations act of the 85th Legislature.

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 906 (S.B. 213), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2017.