Texas SB300 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services to share certain information with juvenile justice.

Texas SB300 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services or a foster care services contractor to share information with a state or local juvenile justice agency. This information must be necessary to improve and maintain community safety or assist in the continuation of services for a multi-system youth. The bill specifies that the shared information includes whether the child is currently or has been in foster care and the number of times the child has previously been placed in foster care.

Texas SB300 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services to share certain information with juvenile justice.

Texas SB300 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services or a foster care services contractor to share information with a state or local juvenile justice agency. This information must be necessary to improve and maintain community safety or assist in the continuation of services for a multi-system youth. The bill specifies that the shared information includes whether the child is currently or has been in foster care and the number of times the child has previously been placed in foster care.