Montana SB147 revises Indian child welfare laws, requiring cultural compacts, clarifying emergency removal standards, and adding guardianship.
Montana SB147 revises the Montana Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws. It mandates cultural compacts for Indian children in adoption or guardianship, detailing how the child will engage with their cultural heritage. The bill clarifies the standard for emergency removals, requiring immediate termination when no longer necessary. It adds requirements for guardianships, including annual reports and specific duties for guardians. The bill also requires consultation with a child's tribe on a permanency plan and provides additional grounds for determining a child's Indian status.
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