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Children’s system‑of‑care bill would clarify use of restraint, allow narrow out‑of‑state placements for foster youth
Summary
The System of Care Advisory Council and Oregon Department of Human Services urged lawmakers to pass HB 3835 to align restraint and seclusion rules with trauma‑informed practice, clarify when restraint constitutes abuse, and create limited exceptions for out‑of‑state inpatient placements for foster children when medically necessary.
The System of Care Advisory Council (SOCAC) and Oregon Department of Human Services told the House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services on March 6 that House Bill 3835 aims to update Oregon’s children’s behavioral‑health rules, clarify when restraint and seclusion are considered abuse, and permit narrow exceptions for out‑of‑state placements for children in foster care when appropriate.
Anna Williams, SOCAC executive director, described longstanding gaps in Oregon’s children’s behavioral‑health system and said the bill would align regulatory practices with trauma‑informed care and consistent standards across schools, treatment programs and child‑welfare…
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