37.51.1001    YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: TRANSPORTATION

(1) Foster parents and any person transporting foster children with a foster parent's permission, must possess a valid driver's license and meet the minimum liability insurance coverage requirements set by state law.

(2) Vehicle doors must be locked whenever the vehicle is in motion.

(3) No vehicle shall begin moving until all children are seated and secured in age appropriate safety restraints that are to remain fastened at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

(4) Foster parents must request and receive written travel authorization before taking any child placed by the department:

(a) out of the county for more than 72 hours;

(b) out of the state for more than 72 hours; or

(c) out of the country for travel at any time.

(5)  Any travel that interferes with visitation, therapy, education, or other services provided to the foster child must receive prior approval.

 

History: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1395, Eff. 6/2/06; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1390, Eff. 6/8/24.