Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-120.37

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

Rule 281-120.37 - Ward of the state

(1)General. Subject to subrules 120.37(2) and 120.37(3), "ward of the state" means a child who, as determined by the state where the child resides, is:

a. A foster child;

b. A ward of the state; or

c. In the custody of a public child welfare agency.

(2)Exception. "Ward of the state" does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of "parent" in rule 281-120.27( 34CFR303).

(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. 281-120.37

ARC 0100C, IAB 4/18/12, effective 5/23/12

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