37.51.311    YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS

(1) The department may require a psychological evaluation or medical examination, and/or a signed authorization for release of medical or psychological records from:

(a) any person applying for licensure as a foster parent, or any member of the household of a person applying for licensure as a foster parent; or

(b) any foster parent or any member of a foster parent's household.

(2) The results of a psychological or medical examination may be considered in determining whether an applicant or licensee meets licensing requirements and may be relied upon as a basis for negative licensing action.

History: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1395, Eff. 6/2/06.