Minnesota HF3901 enhances the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson by granting investigative powers and access to necessary data.

Minnesota HF3901 amends the duties of the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson to include investigative powers. The ombudsperson can now investigate actions of agencies or family foster homes concerning foster youth welfare. The bill also mandates that agencies and foster homes provide the ombudsperson with access to juvenile court data, foster care placement data, and relevant medical data. Additionally, the ombudsperson can enter and inspect foster care facilities, attend court hearings, and subpoena individuals or documents pertinent to investigations.

Minnesota HF3901 enhances the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson by granting investigative powers and access to necessary data.

Minnesota HF3901 amends the duties of the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson to include investigative powers. The ombudsperson can now investigate actions of agencies or family foster homes concerning foster youth welfare. The bill also mandates that agencies and foster homes provide the ombudsperson with access to juvenile court data, foster care placement data, and relevant medical data. Additionally, the ombudsperson can enter and inspect foster care facilities, attend court hearings, and subpoena individuals or documents pertinent to investigations.