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HRS §346-17.2

Health assessment for children in out-of-home placement

This section says the state's child welfare department must arrange a complete health checkup for every child placed in foster care or other out-of-home care. The checkup must happen within 45 days before or after the child is first placed.

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The statute, as written — Health assessment

The department shall ensure the provision of a comprehensive health assessment for each child in out-of-home placement forty-five days before or after an initial placement.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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