Improving state responses to dependent children and the risk of harm from high-potency synthetic opioids and caregiver substance abuse.

This bill aims to improve how the state handles cases of child neglect and abuse, especially when high-potency synthetic opioids like fentanyl are involved. It directs the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to work with courts and families to develop better policies for using dependency proceedings, which can involve court-ordered services and supervision, to protect children. The changes also clarify when a child can be removed from a home and emphasize the risks associated with synthetic opioids.

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