Ind. Code ch. 31-28-3

in effect

Ind. Code § 31-28-3-1 Application

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to children who receive foster care that is funded by the department. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.148.

Ind. Code § 31-28-3-2 Medical records

Sec. 2. The department shall maintain medical records for children who receive foster care. The department shall do the following: (1) Maintain a record of medical care provided to a foster child. (2) Facilitate a provider in providing appropriate care to a foster child. (3) Allow foster parents to authorize routine and emergency medical care to a foster child. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.149; P.L.46-2024, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 31-28-3-3 Maintenance of records

Sec. 3. (a) The local office shall maintain the medical record for a foster child when the child is placed in foster care. The record must remain with the child until: (1) the child is returned to the natural parents; (2) the child is adopted; or (3) a legal guardian is appointed for the child. (b) Unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, the local office shall provide a copy of the medical record to the child or the child's legal guardian after the child in need of services case or collaborative care case is closed. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274. Amended by P.L.128-2012, SEC.150; P.L.104-2015, SEC.26; P.L.46-2024, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 31-28-3-4 Administrative rules

Sec. 4. The director of the department shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.274.

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