Codifying the rights of children and youth in foster care.

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This bill would create a new law in Washington State to list specific rights for children and youth in foster care. These rights include protection from discrimination, priority for placement with relatives, and the right to stay with siblings. The law also requires the state to provide a pamphlet outlining these rights to foster youth and update it by September 2025.

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