Maryland HB1383 mandates courts to assess local departments' efforts to prevent child placement and meet individual child needs.

Maryland HB1383 revises permanency plan requirements for children in need of assistance. Courts must determine if local departments made reasonable efforts to prevent child placement and meet individual needs, including health, education, safety, and financial awareness. The bill also requires local departments to provide evidence of their efforts. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB1383 mandates courts to assess local departments' efforts to prevent child placement and meet individual child needs.

Maryland HB1383 revises permanency plan requirements for children in need of assistance. Courts must determine if local departments made reasonable efforts to prevent child placement and meet individual needs, including health, education, safety, and financial awareness. The bill also requires local departments to provide evidence of their efforts. This Act takes effect October 1, 2026.