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Art. 1637. Withdrawal and dissolution

Art. 1637. Withdrawal and dissolution NOTE: Art. 1637 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Withdrawal: (1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may […]

Art. 1638. Severability and construction

Art. 1638. Severability and construction NOTE: Art. 1638 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The provisions of this Chapter and the compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions […]

Art. 1639. Binding effect of compact and other laws

Art. 1639. Binding effect of compact and other laws NOTE: Art. 1639 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. B. […]

Art. 1640. Indian tribes

Art. 1640. Indian tribes NOTE: Art. 1640 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter or the compact, the Interstate Commission may promulgate guidelines to permit Indian tribes to utilize the compact to achieve any […]

Art. 1641. Rulemaking authority; effect of rules

Art. 1641. Rulemaking authority; effect of rules NOTE: Art. 1641 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The Department of Children and Family Services shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act […]

Art. 1626. Jurisdiction

Art. 1626. Jurisdiction NOTE: Art. 1626 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Except as provided in Paragraph H of this Article, and Article 1627(B)(2) and (3) concerning private and independent adoptions, and in interstate placements in which the public […]

Art. 1642. Financial responsibility for children

Art. 1642. Financial responsibility for children NOTE: Art. 1642 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Financial responsibility for any child placed under this compact shall be determined in accordance with Article 1629. However, in the event of partial or complete […]

Art. 1627. Placement evaluation

Art. 1627. Placement evaluation NOTE: Art. 1627 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. Prior to sending, bringing, or causing a child to be sent or brought into a receiving state, the public child placing agency shall provide a written […]

Art. 1643. Authority to enter into agreements; approval of state treasurer

Art. 1643. Authority to enter into agreements; approval of state treasurer NOTE: Art. 1643 enacted by Acts 2010, No. 893, §1, eff. when the 35th state enacts the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. A. The officers and agencies of this state and its political subdivisions having authority to place children are hereby empowered […]