HB1699 amends Tennessee law to allow children to be found dependent and neglected if their parent or guardian cannot care for them due to.
HB1699 amends Tennessee Code to allow a child to be found dependent and neglected if the court determines the parent or guardian cannot provide care due to circumstances beyond their control. This change adds a new subdivision to the relevant Tennessee statutes, specifying the conditions under which a child may be considered dependent and neglected. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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