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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

House Bill 1556

House Author:  González, Mary et al.

Effective:  9-1-17

Senate Sponsor:  Menéndez


            House Bill 1556 amends the Education Code and Family Code to revise the qualifications for a foster parent to act as a parent when making special education decisions for a child with a disability who is in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill sets out requirements for a school district or court to appoint a person who is not the foster parent as a surrogate parent for such a child.