AB 518

This bill revises the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, which governs the interstate movement of children for foster care or juvenile justice placement. It updates the compact to reflect current practices and strengthens protections for children involved in these placements. Key changes include requiring public agency approval in the receiving state, establishing a procedure for evaluating placement safety, and clarifying jurisdictional responsibilities between sending and receiving states. The bill also creates an Interstate Commission to oversee the compact’s operation and establishes a process for phasing out the original compact version.