Idaho
Legislation: 2002 ID House Bill 577
Status: Passed in 2002
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary:
Allows parents with disabilities the right to present evidence and information regarding the use of adaptive parenting equipment and support services in custody or visitation disputes.
Prohibits discrimination against parents with disabilities in custody and visitation disputes.
Requires family courts to make specific findings concerning the disability and what, if any, affect the disability has on the best interests of the child.
Legislation: 2002 ID House Bill 579
Status: Passed in 2002
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary:
Defines disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Defines adaptive equipment and supportive services.
Prohibits discrimination against prospective parents with disabilities who want to adopt.
Legislation: 2003 ID House Bill 160
Status: Passed in 2003
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary: Removes disability as grounds for termination of parental rights.
Legislation: 2003 ID House Bill 167
Status: Passed in 2003
Disability Type(s) Covered: All disabilities
Summary:
Prohibits discrimination against parents with disabilities by child welfare agency.
Requires the agency increase knowledge about adaptive equipment and support services for parents with disabilities.