Louisiana § RS 46:2420 - Progress reports by foster parents, agencies and institutions; filing
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§ RS 46:2420. Progress reports by foster parents, agencies and institutions; filing
The foster parents, agency, and institution, if any, who are directly responsible for the care or placement of the child shall prepare progress reports in accordance with the forms and instructions of the state citizen review board and shall file such reports within five days of a written request by the state citizen review board or local citizen review board. The state or local board shall request such progress reports no later than twenty days before the review conducted pursuant to R.S. 46:2422. The department shall within five business days of a request, provide the state or local board with the identity, telephone number, and address, of such foster parents, agency, and institution.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 610, §1; eff. July 1, 1984.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 46:2420 cover?
Section RS 46:2420 ("Progress reports by foster parents, agencies and institutions; filing") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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