38-148. Same; annual report to the legislature; rules and regulations. (a) The secretary, on or before the first day of the regular legislative session, shall report annually to the legislature:

(1) The number of children participating in the program and the breakdown of where these children were placed, with either a grandparent or other close relative;

(2) the number of children moved from a foster care placement or other state custody to a grandparent or other close relative;

(3) an overview of the moneys spent on the program; and

(4) the cost-savings analysis of implementing the program by having the children placed with a grandparent or other close relative instead of being placed in state custody.

(b) The secretary may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act.

History: L. 2006, ch. 208, § 7; July 1.