Adds to existing law to provide for department oversight for residential care facilities, licensing requirements, facility documentation requirements, and the youth bill of rights.

This legislation amends Chapter 12, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new Section 39-1210A to establish provisions regarding the department’s quality of care oversight including inspection and interview requirements for children in residential care. This bill further amends Chapter 12, Title 39 of Idaho Code by adding Section 39-1210B to establish provisions regarding individualized service planning and documentation requirements for residential care facilities. This bill also amends Chapter 12, Title 39 by adding a new Section 39-1225 to establish provisions of a youth bill of rights in licensed children’s residential facilities and establishing a new Section 39-1226 to establish provisions regarding critical incident reporting.