SB572: Bill Text

SB572, s. 169 Section 169. 48.63 (5) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,90,10 48.63 (5) (c) A permanency plan under s. 48.38 is required for each child placed in a group home under par. (b) and for any child of that child who is residing with that child. The agency that placed the child or that arranged the placement of the child shall prepare the plan within 60 days after the date on which the child was removed from his or her home under the voluntary agreement and shall provide a copy of the plan to the child and, the child's parent or guardian, and, if the child is an Indian child, the Indian child's Indian custodian and tribe.

SB572, s. 170 Section 170. 48.63 (5) (d) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,91,2 48.63 (5) (d) 3. If the agency that has placed a child under par. (b) or that has arranged the placement of the child wishes to extend the placement of the child, the agency shall prepare a revised permanency plan for that child and for any child of that child who is residing with that child and submit the revised permanency plan or plans, together with a request for a review of the revised permanency plan or plans and the child's placement, to the independent reviewing agency before the expiration of the child's placement. The request shall include a statement that an extension of the child's placement would be in the best interests of the child, together with reliable and credible information in support of that statement, a statement that the child and the parent or, guardian, or Indian custodian of the child consent to the extension of the child's placement, and a request that the independent reviewing agency approve an extension of the child's placement. On receipt of a revised permanency plan or plans and a request for review, the independent reviewing agency shall set a time and place for the review and shall advise the agency that placed the child or that arranged the placement of the child of the time and place of the review.

SB572, s. 171 Section 171. 48.63 (5) (d) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,91,13 48.63 (5) (d) 4. Not less than 10 days before the review, the agency that placed the child or that arranged the placement of the child shall provide a copy of the revised permanency plan or plans and the request for review submitted under subd. 3. and notice of the time and place of the review to the child, the parent, guardian, and legal custodian of the child, and the operator of the group home in which the child is placed, and, if the child is an Indian child, the Indian child's Indian custodian and tribe, together with notice of the issues to be determined as part of the permanency plan review and notice of the fact that those persons may have the opportunity to be heard at the review by submitting written comments to that agency or the independent reviewing agency before the review or by participating at the review.

SB572, s. 172 Section 172. 48.63 (5) (d) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,92,13 48.63 (5) (d) 5. At the review, any person specified in subd. 4. may present information relevant to the issue of extension and information relevant to the determinations specified in s. 48.38 (5) (c). After receiving that information, the independent reviewing agency shall make the determinations specified in s. 48.38 (5) (c) and determine whether an extension of the child's placement is in the best interests of the child and whether the child and the parent or, guardian, or Indian custodian of the child consent to the extension. If the independent reviewing agency determines that the extension is in the best interests of the child and that the child and the parent or, guardian, or Indian custodian of the child consent to the extension, the independent reviewing agency shall approve, in writing, an extension of the placement for a specified period of time not to exceed 6 months, stating the reason for the approval, and the agency that placed the child or that arranged the placement of the child may extend the child's placement for the period of time approved. If the independent reviewing agency determines that the extension is not in the best interests of the child or that the child and the parent or , guardian, or Indian custodian of the child do not consent to the extension, the independent reviewing agency shall, in writing, disapprove an extension of the placement, stating the reason for the disapproval, and the agency that placed the child or that arranged the placement of the child may not extend the placement of the child past the expiration date of the voluntary placement unless the agency obtains a court order placing the child in the group home after the expiration date of the voluntary placement. Notwithstanding the approval of an extension under this subdivision, the child or the parent or, guardian, or Indian custodian of the child may terminate the placement at any time during the extension period.

SB572, s. 173 Section 173. 48.63 (5) (d) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,92,21 48.63 (5) (d) 6. Within 30 days after the review, the agency that prepared the revised permanency plan or plans shall prepare a written summary of the determinations specified in s. 48.38 (5) (c) that were made under subd. 5. and shall provide a copy of that summary to the independent reviewing agency, the child, the parent, guardian, and legal custodian of the child, and the operator of the group home in which the child was placed, and, if the child is an Indian child, the Indian child's Indian custodian and tribe.

SB572, s. 174 Section 174. 48.645 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,93,9 48.645 (1) (a) The child is living in a foster home or treatment foster home licensed under s. 48.62 if a license is required under that section, in a foster home or treatment foster home located within the boundaries of a federally recognized American Indian reservation in this state and licensed by the tribal governing body of the reservation, in a group home licensed under s. 48.625, in a subsidized guardianship home under s. 48.62 (5), or in a residential care center for children and youth licensed under s. 48.60, and has been placed in the foster home, treatment foster home, group home, subsidized guardianship home, or center by a county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23, by the department, or by a federally recognized American Indian tribal governing body of an Indian tribe in this state under an agreement with a county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23.

SB572, s. 175 Section 175. 48.645 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,94,2 48.645 (2) (a) 1. A nonrelative who cares for the dependent child in a foster home or treatment foster home having a license under s. 48.62, in a foster home or treatment foster home located within the boundaries of a federally recognized American Indian reservation in this state and licensed by the tribal governing body of the reservation or in a group home licensed under s. 48.625, a subsidized guardian or interim caretaker under s. 48.62 (5) who cares for the dependent child, or a minor custodial parent who cares for the dependent child, regardless of the cause or prospective period of dependency. The state shall reimburse counties pursuant to the procedure under s. 48.569 (2) and the percentage rate of participation set forth in s. 48.569 (1) (d) for aid granted under this section except that if the child does not have legal settlement in the granting county, state reimbursement shall be at 100%. The county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23 or the department under s. 48.48 (17) shall determine the legal settlement of the child. A child under one year of age shall be eligible for aid under this subsection irrespective of any other residence requirement for eligibility within this section.

SB572, s. 176 Section 176. 48.645 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,94,15 48.645 (2) (a) 3. A county or, in a county having a population of 500,000 or more, the department, when the child is placed in a licensed foster home, treatment foster home, group home, or residential care center for children and youth or in a subsidized guardianship home by a licensed child welfare agency or by a federally recognized American Indian tribal governing body of an Indian tribe in this state or by its designee, if the child is in the legal custody of the county department under s. 46.215, 46.22, or 46.23 or the department under s. 48.48 (17) or if the child was removed from the home of a relative as a result of a judicial determination that continuance in the home of the relative would be contrary to the child's welfare for any reason and the placement is made under an agreement with the county department or the department.

SB572, s. 177 Section 177. 48.645 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,95,2 48.645 (2) (a) 4. A licensed foster home, treatment foster home, group home, or residential care center for children and youth or a subsidized guardianship home when the child is in the custody or guardianship of the state, when the child is a ward of an American Indian a tribal court in this state and the placement is made under an agreement between the department and the tribal governing body of the Indian tribe of the tribal court, or when the child was part of the state's direct service case load and was removed from the home of a relative as a result of a judicial determination that continuance in the home of a relative would be contrary to the child's welfare for any reason and the child is placed by the department.

SB572, s. 178 Section 178. 48.645 (2) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,95,13 48.645 (2) (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), aid under this section may not be granted for placement of a child in a foster home or treatment foster home licensed by a federally recognized American Indian tribal governing body of an Indian tribe, for placement of a child in a foster home, treatment foster home, group home, subsidized guardianship home, or residential care center for children and youth by a tribal governing body of an Indian tribe or its designee, or for the placement of a child who is a ward of a tribal court if the tribal governing body of the Indian tribe of the tribal court is receiving or is eligible to receive funds from the federal government for that type of placement.

SB572, s. 179 Section 179. 48.685 (1) (br) of the statutes is repealed.

SB572, s. 180 Section 180. 48.685 (1) (e) of the statutes is repealed.

SB572, s. 181 Section 181. 48.685 (5) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,96,5 48.685 (5) (a) Subject to par. (bm), the department may license to operate an entity, a county department may certify under s. 48.651, a county department or a child welfare agency may license under s. 48.62 and a school board may contract with under s. 120.13 (14) a person who otherwise may not be licensed, certified or contracted with for a reason specified in sub. (4m) (a) 1. to 5., and an entity may employ, contract with, or permit to reside at the entity a person who otherwise may not be employed, contracted with, or permitted to reside at the entity for a reason specified in sub. (4m) (b) 1. to 5., if the person demonstrates to the department, the county department, the child welfare agency, or the school board or, in the case of an entity that is located within the boundaries of a reservation, to the person or body designated by the Indian tribe under sub. (5d) (a) 3., by clear and convincing evidence and in accordance with procedures established by the department by rule or by the tribe that he or she has been rehabilitated.

SB572, s. 182 Section 182. 48.685 (5d) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,96,9 48.685 (5d) (a) (intro.) Any Indian tribe that chooses to conduct rehabilitation reviews under sub. (5) shall submit to the department a rehabilitation review plan that includes all of the following:

SB572, s. 183 Section 183. 48.685 (5d) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,96,12 48.685 (5d) (a) 2. The title of the person or body designated by the Indian tribe to whom a request for review must be made.

SB572, s. 184 Section 184. 48.685 (5d) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,96,15 48.685 (5d) (a) 3. The title of the person or body designated by the Indian tribe to determine whether a person has been rehabilitated.

SB572, s. 185 Section 185. 48.685 (5d) (a) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,96,19 48.685 (5d) (a) 3m. The title of the person or body, designated by the Indian tribe, to whom a person may appeal an adverse decision made by the person specified under subd. 3. and whether the Indian tribe provides any further rights to appeal.

SB572, s. 186 Section 186. 48.685 (5d) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,96,23 48.685 (5d) (a) 4. The manner in which the Indian tribe will submit information relating to a rehabilitation review to the department so that the department may include that information in its report to the legislature required under sub. (5g).

SB572, s. 187 Section 187. 48.685 (5d) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,97,10 48.685 (5d) (b) If, within 90 days after receiving the plan, the department does not disapprove the plan, the plan shall be considered approved. If, within 90 days after receiving the plan, the department disapproves the plan, the department shall provide notice of that disapproval to the Indian tribe in writing, together with the reasons for the disapproval. The department may not disapprove a plan unless the department finds that the plan is not rationally related to the protection of clients. If the department disapproves the plan, the Indian tribe may, within 30 days after receiving notice of the disapproval, request that the secretary review the department's decision. A final decision under this paragraph is not subject to further review under ch. 227.

SB572, s. 188 Section 188. 48.825 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,97,15 48.825 (1) (b) "Another jurisdiction" means a state of the United States other than Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or a federally recognized American an Indian tribe or band.

SB572, s. 189 Section 189. 48.83 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,97,23 48.83 (1) The Except as provided in s. 48.028 (3) (b), the court of the county where the proposed adoptive parent or child resides, upon the filing of a petition for adoption or for the adoptive placement of a child, has jurisdiction over the child until the petition is withdrawn, denied, or granted. Venue shall be in the county where the proposed adoptive parent or child resides at the time the petition is filed. The court may transfer the case to a court in the county in which the proposed adoptive parents reside.

SB572, s. 190 Section 190. 48.831 (1r) of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,98,10 48.831 (1r) Notice. When a petition is filed under sub. (1m), the court shall provide notice of the fact-finding hearing under sub. (3) to all interested parties as provided in s. 48.27 (6). If the court knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the court shall provide notice to the Indian child's Indian custodian, if any, and tribe, if known, in the manner specified in s. 48.028 (4) (a). No hearing may be held under sub. (3) until at least 10 days after receipt of the notice by the Indian child's Indian custodian and tribe or until at least 25 days after receipt of the notice by the U.S. secretary of the interior. On request of the Indian child's Indian custodian or tribe, the court shall grant a continuance of up to 20 additional days to enable the requester to prepare for the hearing.

SB572, s. 191 Section 191. 48.831 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,99,2 48.831 (2) Report. If the department, county department, or child welfare agency files a petition, it shall submit the court shall order the department, county department, or child welfare agency to file a report to with the court containing as much of the information specified under s. 48.425 (1) (a) and (am) as is reasonably ascertainable and, if applicable, the information specified under s. 48.425 (1) (g). If the petition is filed by a relative or other person specified under sub. (1m) (d), the court shall order the department or a child welfare agency, if the department or agency consents, or a county department to file a report containing the information specified in this subsection. If the child is an Indian child, the court may order the department, county department, or child welfare agency, or request the tribal child welfare department of the Indian child's tribe, if that department consents, to file a report containing the information specified in this subsection. The department, county department or, child welfare agency, or tribal child welfare department, if that department consents, shall file the report at least 5 days before the date of the fact-finding hearing on the petition.

SB572, s. 192 Section 192. 48.831 (4) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,99,16 48.831 (4) (cm) If the child is an Indian child who is in the custody of an Indian custodian, the court may not remove the child from the custody of the Indian custodian under par. (c) unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence, including the testimony of one or more qualified expert witnesses, that continued custody of the Indian child by the Indian custodian is likely to result in serious emotional or physical damage to the child under s. 48.028 (4) (d) 1. and that the department, county department, or child welfare agency has made active efforts under s. 48.028 (4) (d) 2. to prevent the breakup of the Indian family and that those efforts have proved unsuccessful. In placing an Indian child following a transfer of guardianship and custody under par. (b) or (c), the custodian appointed under par. (b) or (c) shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (b) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless there is good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 193 Section 193. 48.833 of the statutes, as affected by 2005 Wisconsin Act 293, is amended to read:

SB572,99,25 48.833 Placement of children for adoption by the department, county departments, and child welfare agencies. The department, a county department under s. 48.57 (1) (e) or (hm), or a child welfare agency licensed under s. 48.60 may place a child for adoption in a licensed foster home or a licensed treatment foster home without a court order if the department, county department, or child welfare agency is the guardian of the child or makes the placement at the request of another agency that is the guardian of the child and if the proposed adoptive parents have completed the preadoption preparation required under s. 48.84 (1) or the department, county department, or child welfare agency determines that the proposed adoptive parents are not required to complete that preparation. In placing an Indian child for adoption under this section, the department, county department, or child welfare agency shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the department, county department, or child welfare agency finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order. When a child is placed under this section in a licensed foster home or a licensed treatment foster home for adoption, the department, county department, or child welfare agency making the placement shall enter into a written agreement with the proposed adoptive parent, which shall state the date on which the child is placed in the licensed foster home or licensed treatment foster home for adoption by the proposed adoptive parent.

SB572, s. 194 Section 194. 48.837 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,100,16 48.837 (2) (e) If the child is an Indian child, the names and addresses of the Indian child's Indian custodian, if any, and tribe, if known.

SB572, s. 195 Section 195. 48.837 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,101,6 48.837 (4) (c) Shall, when the petition has been filed under sub. (1), order the department or a county department under s. 48.57 (1) (e) or (hm) to investigate the proposed adoptive placement, to interview each petitioner, to provide counseling if requested, and to report its recommendation to the court at least 5 days before the hearing on the petition. If a licensed child welfare agency or, in the case of an Indian child, the tribal child welfare department of the Indian child's tribe has investigated the proposed adoptive placement and interviewed the petitioners, the court may accept a report and recommendation from the child welfare agency or tribal child welfare department in place of the court-ordered report required under this paragraph. In reporting its recommendations under this paragraph with respect to an Indian child, the department, a county department, or a child welfare agency shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the department, county department, or child welfare agency finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 196 Section 196. 48.837 (4) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,101,16 48.837 (4) (d) May, at the request of a petitioning parent, or on its own motion after ordering the child taken into custody under s. 48.19 (1) (c), order the department or a county department under s. 48.57 (1) (e) or (hm) to place the child, pending the hearing on the petition, in any home licensed under s. 48.62 except the home of the proposed adoptive parents or a relative of the proposed adoptive parents. In placing an Indian child under this paragraph, the department or county department shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (b) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the department or county department finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 197 Section 197. 48.837 (6) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,101,25 48.837 (6) (c) After the hearing on the petition under sub. (2), the court shall make findings on the allegations of the petition and the report ordered under sub. (4) (c) and make a conclusion as to whether placement in the home is in the best interest of the child. In determining whether placement of an Indian child in the home is in the best interest of the Indian child, the court shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the court finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 198 Section 198. 48.85 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,102,5 48.85 (1) At least 10 days prior to the hearing, the guardian shall file its recommendation with the court. In making a recommendation under this subsection with respect to an Indian child, the guardian shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c).

SB572, s. 199 Section 199. 48.88 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,102,11 48.88 (2) (a) (intro.) Except as provided under par. pars. (am) and (c), when a petition to adopt a child is filed, the court shall order an investigation to determine whether the child is a proper subject for adoption and whether the petitioner's home is suitable for the child. The court shall order one of the following to conduct the investigation:

SB572, s. 200 Section 200. 48.88 (2) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,102,15 48.88 (2) (ag) If the child is an Indian child, in lieu of ordering an investigation under par. (a), the court may request the tribal child welfare department of the Indian child's tribe, if that department consents, to conduct the investigation.

SB572, s. 201 Section 201. 48.88 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,102,24 48.88 (2) (b) The agency or tribal child welfare department making the investigation shall file its report with the court at least 10 days before the hearing unless the time is reduced for good cause shown by the petitioner. In reporting on an investigation of the proposed adoptive home of an Indian child, the agency shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the agency finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order. The report shall be part of the record of the proceedings.

SB572, s. 202 Section 202. 48.89 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,103,7 48.89 (1) The recommendation of the department is required for the adoption of a child if the child is not under the guardianship of a county department under s. 48.57 (1) (e) or (hm) or a child welfare agency under s. 48.61 (5). In making a recommendation under this subsection with respect to an Indian child, the department shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the department finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 203 Section 203. 48.91 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,103,17 48.91 (3) If after the hearing and a study of the report required by s. 48.88 and the recommendation required by s. 48.841 or 48.89, the court is satisfied that the necessary consents or recommendations have been filed and that the adoption is in the best interests of the child, the court shall make an order granting the adoption. In determining whether the adoption is in the best interests of an Indian child, the court shall comply with the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (a) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the court finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order. The order may change the name of the minor to that requested by petitioners.

SB572, s. 204 Section 204. 48.93 (1d) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

SB572,103,23 48.93 (1d) All records and papers pertaining to an adoption proceeding shall be kept in a separate locked file and may not be disclosed except under sub. (1g) or, (1r), or (1v), s. 48.432, 48.433, 48.434, 48.48 (17) (a) 9. or 48.57 (1) (j), or by order of the court for good cause shown.

SB572, s. 205 Section 205. 48.93 (1v) of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,104,3 48.93 (1v) (a) At the time a court enters an order granting adoption of an Indian child, the court shall provide the U.S. secretary of the interior with the information specified in s. 48.028 (9) (a) and (b).

SB572,104,6 (b) At the request of an Indian adoptee who is 18 years of age or older, the court that entered the order granting adoption of the adoptee shall provide or arrange to provide the adoptee with the information specified in s. 48.028 (9) (c).

SB572, s. 206 Section 206. 48.977 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,104,9 48.977 (4) (a) 1. The child or the child's guardian or, legal custodian, or Indian custodian.

SB572, s. 207 Section 207. 48.977 (4) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,104,14 48.977 (4) (b) 6. A statement of whether the child may be subject to the federal Indian child welfare act Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1911 to 1963, and, if the child may be subject to that act, the names and addresses of the child's Indian custodian, if any, and Indian tribe, if known.

SB572, s. 208 Section 208. 48.977 (4) (c) 1. j. of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,104,17 48.977 (4) (c) 1. j. If the child is an Indian child, the Indian child's Indian custodian, if any, and tribe, if known.

SB572, s. 209 Section 209. 48.977 (4) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,105,2 48.977 (4) (c) 2. Service Except as provided in subd. 2m., service shall be made by 1st class mail at least 7 days before the hearing or by personal service at least 7 days before the hearing or, if with reasonable diligence a party specified in subd. 1. cannot be served by mail or personal service, service shall be made by publication of a notice published as a class 1 notice under ch. 985. In determining which newspaper is likely to give notice as required under s. 985.02 (1), the petitioner shall consider the residence of the party, if known, or the residence of the relatives of the party, if known, or the last-known location of the party.

SB572, s. 210 Section 210. 48.977 (4) (c) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,105,11 48.977 (4) (c) 2m. If the petitioner knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, service under subd. 2. to the Indian child's parent, Indian custodian, and tribe shall be provided in the manner specified in s. 48.028 (4) (a). No hearing may be held under par. (cm) until at least 10 days after receipt of service by the Indian child's parent, Indian custodian, and tribe or until at least 25 days after receipt of service by the U.S. secretary of the interior. On request of the Indian child's parent, Indian custodian, or tribe, the court shall grant a continuance of up to 20 additional days to enable the requester to prepare for the hearing.

SB572, s. 211 Section 211. 48.977 (4) (g) 4. of the statutes is created to read:

SB572,105,15 48.977 (4) (g) 4. If the child is an Indian child, the order of placement preference under s. 48.028 (7) (b) or, if applicable, s. 48.028 (7) (c), unless the court finds good cause, as described in s. 48.028 (7) (e), for departing from that order.

SB572, s. 212 Section 212. 48.978 (2) (b) 11. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB572,105,20 48.978 (2) (b) 11. A statement of whether the child may be subject to the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC 1911 to 1963, and, if the child may be subject to that act, the names and addresses of the child's Indian custodian, if any, and Indian tribe, if known.

SB572, s. 213 Section 213. 48.981 (1) (cs) of the statutes is renumbered 48.02 (8g) and amended to read:

SB572,105,24 48.02 (8g) "Indian child" means any unmarried person who is under the age of 18 years and is affiliated with an Indian tribe or band in any of the following ways: