ACF finalizes rescission of the LGBTQI+ foster-care protections
Final ruleACF
- Date
- Actor
- HHS Administration for Children and Families
- Agency
- Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
- Type
- Final rule
Summary
ACF published the final rule (91 FR 43045, doc. 2026-14131) rescinding the 2024 Designated Placement rule in its entirety, eliminating the federal requirement that state child-welfare systems provide affirming placements, training, and anti-retaliation protections for LGBTQI+ foster youth, including transgender youth.
Status
In effect.
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Documents
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Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Rescission
Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Rescission, 91 Fed. Reg. 43,045 (July 14, 2026).
Sources
- federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/14/2026-14131/designated-placement-requir…(opens another site)
- lgbtqnation.com/2026/07/ends-biden-era-rule-supporting-lgbtq-foster-kids-puts-c…(opens another site)
Cite this action
Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children; Rescission, 91 Fed. Reg. 43,045 (July 14, 2026).
Short form: 91 Fed. Reg. at 43,045.