relative to liability for children with disabilities in certain court ordered placements or episodes of treatment.

This bill clarifies which children with disabilities are covered under liability protections when placed in court-ordered settings or receiving specific treatments. It defines the covered group as those receiving special education services through certain state programs, while explicitly excluding children at specific youth centers or those awaiting initial court disposition. The law requires courts or the Department of Health and Human Services to notify the Department of Education whenever a child is placed out-of-district or sent for an episode of treatment, ensuring the state knows the initial duration of the placement. This notification requirement applies to both the original court orders and any future changes to those orders. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024.