HB5042 prohibits placing children in state custody in unapproved facilities, with exceptions.

HB5042 amends the West Virginia Code to prohibit children in state custody from being placed in facilities not approved by the Department of Human Services. Exceptions are allowed only in extraordinary circumstances, approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services must maintain and update a list of approved out-of-state facilities for children in state custody, including their location and specialty.

HB5042 prohibits placing children in state custody in unapproved facilities, with exceptions.

HB5042 amends the West Virginia Code to prohibit children in state custody from being placed in facilities not approved by the Department of Human Services. Exceptions are allowed only in extraordinary circumstances, approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services. The Department of Human Services must maintain and update a list of approved out-of-state facilities for children in state custody, including their location and specialty.