A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF KIN...
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S 598 — A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, RELATING TO APPROVAL OF KINSHIP FAMILY FOSTER HOMES AND KINSHIP ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, DESIGNATED AS
Last action — Recommitted to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services
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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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Summary
, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
32 added · 15 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill S 598 approves new regulations for kinship family foster homes and kinship adoptive homes in South Carolina. This change is important because it allows the Department of Social Services to set simpler licensing standards for these homes, which can help more children find stable placements with relatives. The update comes in response to a federal rule that enables financial support for kinship care, making it easier for families to engage in foster care. Overall, these changes aim to promote family-based care for children in foster care more effectively.
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The regulations of the Department of Social Services, relating to Approval of Kinship Family Foster Homes and Kinship Adoptive Homes for Children in Foster Care, designated as Regulation Document Number 5296, and submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the S.C.
SECTION 2. ThisThis joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on April 26, 2024 ----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 23, 2025 at 06:5910:25 PMAM
Action History
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Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Sponsors
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Senate Family and Veterans' Services
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 598 do?
- , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
- Who sponsors S 598?
- S 598 is sponsored by Senate Family and Veterans' Services.
- What is the current status of S 598?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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