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FERPA: Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records

McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act: Federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth, including those in kinship care arrangements

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): Federal education law that includes provisions for supporting the education of children in kinship care arrangements

State Education Codes: State-specific laws governing school enrollment, attendance, and educational decision-making rights for kinship caregivers

State Healthcare Consent Laws: State-specific regulations determining who can provide consent for medical treatment of minors and what documentation is required

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing medical privacy and access to healthcare information

State Child Custody Regulations: State-specific laws governing custody arrangements, including temporary and permanent custody rights for kinship caregivers

Child Protection Laws: State and federal laws designed to protect children from abuse and neglect, including reporting requirements and intervention procedures

Foster Care Regulations: State-specific rules governing foster care arrangements, which may apply to formal kinship care situations

State Notary Requirements: State-specific rules for document notarization, including requirements for affidavits and sworn statements

Affidavit Duration Requirements: State-specific rules regarding how long a kinship caregiver affidavit remains valid and what renewal procedures are necessary

State Precedent Cases: Relevant court decisions that have established precedents regarding kinship care arrangements and caregiver rights in the state