Wisconsin Legislature: Children

Parent residing in residential family-based AODA treatment program: juvenile court has jurisdiction over the child; DCF to prepare permanency plan and may place child with parent, foster care funding provision [Sec. 491-501, 507, 508, 524, 525, 530-533] - SB59

Parent residing in residential family-based AODA treatment program: juvenile court has jurisdiction over the child; DCF to prepare permanency plan and may place child with parent, foster care funding provision [Sec. 491-501, 507, 508, 524, 525, 530-533; A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, 532c-e, deletes 533] - AB56

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to foster parents and foster children over age 12 - AB563

Permanency plan review or hearing preparation: providing plan and comments to foster parents and foster children over age 12 - SB531

Possession of child pornography: ``sexually suggestive manner” added and defined; JRCCP may report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``lewd exhibition of intimate parts" definition replaces original bill provisions] - SB68

Possession of child pornography: ``sexually suggestive manner” added and defined; JRCCP may report - AB71

Stands operated by minors allowed without a food processing plant license or retail food establishment license; conditions, ordinance, and definition provisions - SB170

Stands operated by minors allowed without a food processing plant license or retail food establishment license; conditions, ordinance, and definition provisions - AB186

Trauma-informed care position grants from DHS, conditions specified - SB259

Trauma-informed care position grants from DHS, conditions specified - AB291

Tuition remission to students who were in foster care or other out-of-home placements: UW and technical college district boards to grant; DCF and HEAB provisions - AB659

Vaccines for children: DHS program for purchasing and distribution; insurance provision - AB865

Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) commended for work with abused children - SJR88

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month: April proclaimed as - SJR19

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month: April proclaimed as - AJR18

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - SB692

Child abuse and neglect reporting hotline posted in schools required - AB761

Child sexual abuse prevention policy and instructional program for kindergarten through sixth grade: DPI to develop and school boards required to adopt DPI program or their own policy and program - AB377

Child sexual abuse prevention policy and instructional program for kindergarten through sixth grade: DPI to develop and school boards required to adopt DPI program or their own policy and program - SB347

Duty to report child abuse: provisions for member of the clergy revised - SB382

Duty to report child abuse: provisions for member of the clergy revised - AB423

Good faith actions re child abuse and neglect reporting law: immunity from liability extended - AB749

Good faith actions re child abuse and neglect reporting law: immunity from liability extended - SB668

Judicial notice of court records re domestic violence or child abuse in a family law action - AB100

Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and related records: disclosure prohibited if an investigation determined the reports were unsubstantiated - AB671

Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect and related records: disclosure prohibited if an investigation determined the reports were unsubstantiated - SB610

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - AB424

Sexual contact with a child: statute of limitations removed - SB381

Adoptee 21 years of age or older obtaining copy of report of adoption: provision created and conditions set; State Registrar duties - AB579

Adoptee 21 years of age or older obtaining copy of report of adoption: provision created and conditions set; State Registrar duties - SB521

Adoption assistance eligibility: definition of children with special needs modified [Admin.Code DCF 50.09] - SB533

Adoption assistance eligibility: definition of children with special needs modified [Admin.Code DCF 50.09] [A.Amdt.1: appropriation provision added] - AB564

Adoption expenses: individual income tax credit created re federal adoption expenses credit; current adoption expenses deduction provision; JSCTE appendix report - SB191

Adoption expenses: individual income tax credit created re federal adoption expenses credit; current adoption expenses deduction provision; JSCTE appendix report - AB201

Adoption placement for children in foster care with special needs: appropriation to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids program - AB658

Biological sibling who has been adopted: search and affidavit provisions, DCF duties - SB695

Biological sibling who has been adopted: search and affidavit provisions, DCF duties - AB625

Postadoption contract agreements between adoptive parent and birth parent or certain relatives - SB534

Postadoption contract agreements between adoptive parent and birth parent or certain relatives - AB561

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses and parentage made gender neutral; JSCTE appendix report - SB566

Same-sex marriage and legal parentage for same-sex couples; statutory references to spouses and parentage made gender neutral; JSCTE appendix report - AB337

Sibling connection scholarships created re adopted children and biological siblings who do not reside in same household - AB657

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - SB232

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - AB263

Wisconsin Adoption and Permanency Support program appropriation - AB656

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - SB352

Attempted homicide of a parent as grounds for involuntary TPR and evidence produced at a fact-finding hearing allowed to prove the ground - AB386

Change of placement proceedings: rights of foster parent or other physical custodian of a child - SB532

Change of placement proceedings: rights of foster parent or other physical custodian of a child - AB562

Child runaway’s presence at a foster home, group home, or shelter: deadline to notify child welfare agency and parent, guardian, or legal custodian revised; best interest of the child provision - AB926

Child runaway’s presence at a foster home, group home, or shelter: deadline to notify child welfare agency and parent, guardian, or legal custodian revised; best interest of the child provision - SB832

Child welfare services in populous county: contribution revisions [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 522m] - AB56

Children's COP and Birth to 3 Program: appropriation transfers [A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 9219 (1p)] - AB56

Congregate care facility: fingerprint-based background check for all workers required [Sec. 207, 215, 536-548, 550, 552-556, 605, 9106 (1), (2), 9306 (1)] - SB59

Congregate care facility: fingerprint-based background check for all workers required [Sec. 207, 215, 536-548, 550, 552-556, 605, 9106 (1), (2), 9306 (1); A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB56

Custodial interrogation of a juvenile by a law enforcement agency: notice of intent to juvenile’s parent, guardian, legal custodian, or Indian custodian required; statement made by juvenile as evidence provision - AB983

Grounds for CHIPS and TPR modified; jury trial for TPR fact-finding hearing eliminated; permanency plan reviews by juvenile court revised - SB729

Grounds for CHIPS and TPR modified; jury trial for TPR fact-finding hearing eliminated; permanency plan reviews by juvenile court revised - AB559

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - AB777

Guardian ad litem appointed in actions affecting the family re visitation rights of grandparent, stepparent, or person with similar parent-child relationship - SB694

Guardian of child in need of protection or services: DCF appropriation for subsidized guardianship payments to counties modified [Sec. 212, 213, 216, 217, 529] - SB59

Guardian of child in need of protection or services: DCF appropriation for subsidized guardianship payments to counties modified [Sec. 212, 213, 216, 217, 529] - AB56

Guardianship of a minor’s person: new process and standards for appointment [A.Amdt.1: further revisions] - AB47

Housing assistance program funding for homeless and low or moderate income families; Interagency Council on Homelessness duties; DPI and WHEDA reports; workforce development and job and income support programs; federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) references; community action agencies grants; public assistance advisory committee created in DHS; sober living residence networks encouraged, grant provision; reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services for MA recipients; nonrefundable individual income tax credit for household and dependent care services; urban mass transit aid; children in out-of-home-care and adverse experiences report; funding for Institute for Research on Poverty annual report on poverty in the state - AB508

Housing assistance program funding for homeless and low or moderate income families; Interagency Council on Homelessness duties; DPI and WHEDA reports; workforce development and job and income support programs; federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) references; community action agencies grants; public assistance advisory committee created in DHS; sober living residence networks encouraged, grant provision; reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services for MA recipients; nonrefundable individual income tax credit for household and dependent care services; urban mass transit aid; children in out-of-home-care and adverse experiences report; funding for Institute for Research on Poverty annual report on poverty in the state - SB467

Involuntary TPR for continuing need for protection and services expanded re child placed outside of home for certain number of months - SB728

Involuntary TPR for continuing need for protection and services expanded re child placed outside of home for certain number of months - AB560

Involuntary TPR petition may be filed in a CHIPS or JIPS proceeding - AB566

Minors 17 years of age may contract for admission to a shelter facility or transitional living program, conditions specified - AB52

Minors 17 years of age may contract for admission to a shelter facility or transitional living program, conditions specified - SB61

Out-of-home placement of child with nonparent relative or other unlicensed person prohibited if that person has a record of a crime against a child; background investigation of licensed out-of-home care provider provision - SB730

Out-of-home placement of child with nonparent relative or other unlicensed person prohibited if that person has a record of a crime against a child; background investigation of licensed out-of-home care provider provision - AB778

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court required to order parties to attend - AB209

Parenting classes: in actions affecting the family involving minor children or paternity determination, court required to order parties to attend - SB250

Placement of a child with a relative in a CHIPS proceeding or proceeding under the Juvenile Justice Code: timeframe for relative to participate limited and judge required to make finding in the best interest of the child - AB565

Placement of a child with a relative in a CHIPS proceeding or proceeding under the Juvenile Justice Code: timeframe for relative to participate limited and judge required to make finding in the best interest of the child - SB548

Qualified residential treatment program for children and youth: DCF may certify a residential care center, group home, or shelter care facility to operate under certain conditions - AB643

Qualified residential treatment program for children and youth: DCF may certify a residential care center, group home, or shelter care facility to operate under certain conditions - SB609

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - SB232

TPR changes re hearings and grounds; disclaimer of parental rights and rights of alleged father; payments to out-of-state private child placing agency re adoption - AB263

TPR petition allowed in CHIPS proceedings - SB727

TPR proceeding: exception to notice requirements for alleged father as result of sexual assault expanded re underage sexual activity - AB848

TPR proceeding: exception to notice requirements for alleged father as result of sexual assault expanded re underage sexual activity - SB634

Tuition remission to students who were in foster care or other out-of-home placements: UW and technical college district boards to grant; DCF and HEAB provisions - AB659

Unborn child alleged to be in need of protection or services: right to counsel of the adult expectant mother at all proceedings - AB986