Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.45

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 281-41.45 - Ward of the state

(1)General. Subject to subrules 41.45(2) and 41.45(3), "ward of the state" means a child who, as determined by the state where the child resides, is:

a. A foster child;

b. In the custody of a public child welfare agency; or

c. A ward of the state.

(2)Exception. "Ward of the state" does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent in rule 281-41.30(256B, 34CFR300).

(3)Interpretive note. "Ward of the state" is a term rarely used in Iowa law. It would be an extremely rare occurrence for a child to be a ward of the state while not being either a foster child or in the custody of a public child welfare agency.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-41.45

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024