Open for CommentHHS· Dept. of Health and Human ServicesProposed Rule

Designated Placement Requirements under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Rescission

Introduced March 6, 2026Comment period ends April 7, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 19 daysDeadline: Apr 7, 2026

What This Means

This proposal would remove federal rules that required child welfare agencies to place LGBTQI+ children in foster homes and group settings with adults who respect their sexual orientation and gender identity. Currently, federal guidelines steer states toward placements that affirm these aspects of a child's identity when possible. The change would affect foster care agencies and LGBTQI+ youth in the system, potentially making it easier for states to place these children with caregivers regardless of their views on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyHHS · Dept. of Health and Human Services
Regulations.gov IDHHS_FRDOC_0001-1025
IntroducedMarch 6, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 7, 2026

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