Rep. HENDERSON-MYERS proposes the following Amendment No.     to H.4100 as introduced by Ways & Means

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EXPLANATION: Makes DSS' requirement of obtaining an attachment assessment permissive instead of mandatory in the event a child has been in a foster home for at least 9 consecutive months and if the parents are willing to provide permanency through adoption.

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 38, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, page 382, paragraph 38.29, line 34, by striking /must/ and inserting /may/

Amend totals and titles to conform.