New York S04145 mandates drug and alcohol testing for prospective foster parents and authorizes random chemical testing for current foster parents.
New York S04145 amends the social services law to require chemical testing, including drug and alcohol testing, for prospective foster parents. Licenses or certificates for foster parents will not be awarded if the chemical testing reveals a positive presence of drugs or alcohol. Additionally, the Office of Children and Family Services is authorized to issue random chemical testing, including drug testing, to current foster parents. This act takes effect immediately.
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