H8114

Requires the DCYF director to disclose to the school nurse where a child is enrolled, when that child has been placed in foster care.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Requires the DCYF director to disclose to the school nurse where a child is enrolled when that child has been placed in foster care.

Rhode Island H8114 mandates the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) director to inform the school nurse of a child's enrollment when that child has been placed in foster care. This provision aims to ensure that school nurses are aware of the foster care status of enrolled students, potentially facilitating better support and care for these children within the school environment.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 16

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary