Amendment H-8024 to HF 2219
Relating to the responsibilities of a guardian ad litem for a minor child
Adopted · February 24, 2020Strike everything: replaces the whole bill
Filed February 20, 2020 in the House by
What it changes
- By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: “Section
- Section 232.2, subsection 22, paragraph b, Code 2020, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph: NEW SUBPARAGRAPH . (8) Filing a report with the court prior to any dispositional hearing, permanency hearing, or review hearing which shall include all of the following: (a) The nature and number of contacts the guardian ad litem has had with the child and with other persons involved with the child’s case since the last hearing. (b) Information about the child’s education, health, and well-being. (c) The guardian ad litem’s position on issues to be addressed in the hearing, including but not limited to legal custody, placement, visitation, and the case plan; and the child’s wishes and requests. (d) Whether there is a conflict between the child’s wishes and the guardian ad litem’s position. (e) Any other information related to the best interest of the child.”