SB1305

SB1305 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and Adoption Act to redefine "active efforts" and modify parental rights termination criteria.

SB1305 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by changing the term "reasonable efforts" to "active efforts" in cases involving reunification. Active efforts are defined as affirmative, active, thorough, timely, and intended to maintain or reunite a child with their family. The bill also modifies the criteria for terminating parental rights, stating that a parent cannot be found unfit for failure to make reasonable efforts or progress if the Department of Children and Family Services failed to make active efforts.