Residential Child Care Programs - Education of Children and Training of Child and Youth Care Practitioners

Summary

The bill requires licensed residential child‑care programs to enroll children ages 5 to 16 in local schools, transfer their records, and provide structured academic support and extracurricular opportunities. It also establishes qualification and training requirements for individuals seeking certification as residential child and youth care practitioners. The changes aim to improve educational outcomes for children in care and ensure staff are properly prepared.

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