Mississippi Gov tatereeves signed eight anti-abortion measures into law, continuing a 'new pro-life agenda' after a lawsuit from his state overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
" will extend the time within which a mother can surrender her infant at a"safe haven location."HB 510 creates a"," which"shall be provided to all foster parents at foster parent training."
The measure sets standards for foster parents and their interactions with Child Protective Services, as well as offers opportunities for families to seek professional assistance from doctors and teachers, among other things." bill creates the Department of Child Protection Services as a separate state agency outside the purview of the Department of Human Services, where it has been housed as a sub-agency.
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