34 C.F.R. § 300.45
Ward of the State
(a) General. Subject to paragraph (b) of this section, ward of the State means a child who, as determined by the State where the child resides, is—
(1) A foster child;
(2) A ward of the State; or
(3) In the custody of a public child welfare agency.
(b) Exception. Ward of the State does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent in § 300.30.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2012–2026 · leading case: L.J. ex rel. N.N.J. v. Sch. Bd., 850 F. Supp. 2d 1315 (S.D. Fla. 2012).
L.J. ex rel. N.N.J. v. Sch. Bd., 850 F. Supp. 2d 1315 (S.D. Fla. 2012). “§ 1414 (d); 34 C.F.R. § 300.45 (outlining parental involvement in the IEP process).”
Off. of the Child Advocate on behalf of Jane Doe v. Providence Pub. Sch. Dep't (D.R.I. 2026). “” 34 C.F.R. § 300.45 . Again, DCYF is the only agency responsible for child welfare in Rhode Island.”
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