Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition. Makes clarifying changes to new GS 7B-300A. Deletes the use of the term, "special population."
Directs county departments of social services to follow rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services (was, use the policies developed from time to time by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services) regarding the development of protection plans for substance-exposed newborns. Also directs county departments of social services to use structured decision-making tools and family services agreement pursuant to rules adopted by the Department of Health and Human Services, to ensure the well-being of the newborn and a safe living environment for the newborn.
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rules to implement this act.
Amends the long and short title of this act.
Bill Summaries: S598 Substance-Exposed Newborns Protection Plans (NEW).
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Bill S 598 (2015-2016)Summary date: Apr 27 2015 - View Summary
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Bill S 598 (2015-2016)Summary date: Mar 30 2015 - View Summary
Enacts new GS 7B-300A, Reporting of substance-exposed newborns, requiring county departments of social services to use policies developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) concerning the development of protection plans for substance-exposed newborns and the conduct of child protective services assessments of those newborns, including the need for an assessment. Sets out other regulations and decision-making regarding the care, development, and well-being of substance-exposed newborns, considered to be a special population as defined in the proposed provisions. Sets out five issues regarding the newborns that the departments of social services should be concerned with, including the need for medical care appointments and the parent's participation in substance abuse treatment.