S 2897
Allows parents or legal custodians separated from children because of immigration matters to appoint standby guardians.
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This bill allows parents or legal custodians who have been separated from their children due to immigration matters (such as arrest or detention) to appoint a standby guardian. Currently, existing law doesn't adequately address this situation. The bill amends state law to specifically recognize ‘administrative separation’ as a triggering event for standby guardianship, ensuring children have a designated person to care for them during periods of parental separation. It also allows for a designated standby guardian to be appointed if the parent or legal custodian cannot be found.
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