Tennessee HB1904 amends state law to establish minimum standards for Indian child welfare, emphasizing tribal jurisdiction and cultural preservation.
Tennessee HB1904 amends state law to establish minimum standards for Indian child welfare, emphasizing tribal jurisdiction and cultural preservation. The bill declares the policy of the state to protect the best interests of Indian children and promote the stability of Indian tribes and families. It outlines procedures for foster care placement, preadoptive placement, and adoptive placement, prioritizing placements with extended family members or other Indian families.
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