Alaska HB36 revises placement and review procedures for foster children in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities.

Alaska HB36 amends laws concerning the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities. The bill mandates that courts review placements in acute psychiatric hospitals at least once every 30 days and within seven days of initial placement. It allows for telephonic or video conferencing for these reviews. The Department of Health and Social Services must immediately seek less restrictive placements for children in acute psychiatric hospitals and notify relevant parties within 24 hours of placement.

Alaska HB36 revises placement and review procedures for foster children in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities.

Alaska HB36 amends laws concerning the placement of foster children in psychiatric hospitals and residential facilities. The bill mandates that courts review placements in acute psychiatric hospitals at least once every 30 days and within seven days of initial placement. It allows for telephonic or video conferencing for these reviews. The Department of Health and Social Services must immediately seek less restrictive placements for children in acute psychiatric hospitals and notify relevant parties within 24 hours of placement.