1. (1) The department may require a psychological evaluation or medical examination, and/or a signed authorization for release of medical or psychological records from:

   1. (a) any person applying for licensure as a foster parent, or any member of the household of a person applying for licensure as a foster parent; or
   2. (b) any currently licensed foster parent or any member of a currently licensed foster parent's household.
2. (2) The results of a psychological or medical examination may be considered in determining whether an applicant, licensee, or member of an applicant's or licensee's household meets licensing requirements and may be relied upon as a basis for negative licensing action.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA

History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1395, Eff. 6/2/06; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1390, Eff. 6/8/24.