SB149

Requiring that a haircare plan is part of the case plan for a child in custody of the secretary for children and family services and requiring the secretary to offer training on culturally competent haircare to caregivers.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB149 mandates haircare plans for children in state custody and requires training for caregivers on culturally competent haircare.

Kansas SB149 amends the state's child welfare laws to ensure that children in the custody of the Secretary for Children and Families have a haircare plan as part of their case plan. The bill mandates that when age and developmentally appropriate, children should have the right to participate in developing their haircare plan. Additionally, the Secretary is required to offer training on culturally competent haircare to foster parents and kinship caregivers to meet the specific haircare needs of children in their care.

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Current
Public Health and Welfare Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced