Sec. 104. ENHANCEMENTS TO THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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## SEC. 104 ENHANCEMENTS TO THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ###
(a)Increase in Reservation of Funds Section 436(b)(2) (42 U.S.C. 629f(b)(2)) is amended by inserting “for fiscal year 2025 and $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year” before “for grants”. ###
(b)Extension of State Match Requirement Section 438(d) (42 U.S.C. 629h(d)) is amended by striking “2017 through 2023” and inserting “2025 through 2029”. ###
(c)Program Improvements Section 438(a) (42 U.S.C. 629h(a)) is amended— ####
(1)in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: > > ##### “(F) > > that determine the appropriateness and best practices for use of technology to conduct remote hearings, subject to participant consent, including to ensure maximum participation of individuals involved in proceedings and to enable courts to maintain operations in times of public health or other emergencies;” > ; ####
(2)in paragraph (2)(C), by striking “personnel.” and inserting “personnel and supporting optimal use of remote hearing technology; and”; and ####
(3)by adding at the end the following: > > #### “(3) > > to ensure continuity of needed court services, prevent disruption of the services, and enable their recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters or cyberattacks, including through— > > > ##### “(A) > > support for technology that allows court proceedings to occur remotely subject to participant consent, including hearings and legal representation; > > > ##### “(B) > > the development of guidance and protocols for responding to the occurrences and coordinating with other agencies; and > > > ##### “(C) > > other activities carried out to ensure backup systems are in place.” > . ###
(d)Implementation Guidance on Sharing Best Practices for Technological Changes Needed for Remote Court Proceedings for Foster Care or Adoption Section 438 (42 U.S.C. 629h) is amended by adding at the end the following: > > ### “(e) Guidance > > > #### “(1) In general > > Every 5 years, the Secretary shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on best practices for— > > > ##### “(A) > > technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care, guardianship, or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and > > > ##### “(B) > > the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. > > > #### “(2) Initial issuance > > The Secretary shall issue initial guidance required by paragraph
(1)with preliminary information on best practices not later than October 1, 2025. > > > #### “(3) Additional consultation > > The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes on the development of appropriate guidelines for State court proceedings involving Indian children to maximize engagement of Indian tribes and provide appropriate guidelines on conducting State court proceedings subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.).” > .
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