Kansas HB2638 mandates that children in the custody of the secretary be informed of their rights and ensures the secretary maintains records of this.
Kansas HB2638 requires the secretary to provide children in their custody with oral and written notification of their rights. The bill mandates that the secretary maintain records of this notification and the child's understanding of their rights. It also requires the secretary to provide foster youth, foster parents, and kinship caregivers with information about their rights and how to file complaints. The bill outlines specific rights for children, foster parents, and kinship caregivers, including the right to live in a safe environment, attend school, and participate in case planning.
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