Welf. & Inst. Code, § 362.2 · Article 10. Dependent Children—Judgments and Orders
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 362.2
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is the intent of the Legislature that if a placement out-of-home is necessary pursuant to an individualized education program, that this placement be as near the child’s home as possible, unless it is not in the best interest of the child. When the court determines that it is the best interest of the child to be placed out-of-state, the court shall read into the record that in-state alternatives have been explored and that they cannot meet the needs of the child, and the court shall state on the record the reasons for the out-of-state placement.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1128, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.
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