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HB 809: CHILD PROTECTION – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for a school of origin and school of origin hearing.
Amends Idaho Child Protective Act to prioritize educational stability for children in foster care by establishing presumption that remaining in school of origin is in child's best interest, with formal hearing process where Department bears burden of proof to justify school changes.
Status
Reported Printed (March 3, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 2, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 2, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- March 3, 2026 — House: Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
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