Amend Senate File 2242, as passed by the Senate, as follows:
   1.  Page 1, by striking lines 1 through 9 and inserting: 
   Section 1.  Section 232.95, subsection 2, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), Code 2011, is amended to read as follows:
   (1)  If removal is ordered, the court must, in addition, make a determination that continuation of the child in the child’s home would be contrary to the welfare of the child, and that reasonable efforts, as defined in section 232.102, have been made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child from the child’s home.

In determining the welfare of the child, the court shall first consider the stability of the child’s home.
   Sec. 2.  Section 232.96, subsection 10, paragraph a, Code 2011, is amended to read as follows:
   a.  A determination that continuation of the child in the child’s home would be contrary to the welfare of the child, and that reasonable efforts, as defined in section 232.102, have been made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal of the child from the child’s home.

In determining the welfare of the child, the court shall first consider the stability of the child’s home. The court’s determination regarding continuation of the child in the child’s home, and regarding reasonable efforts, including those made to prevent removal and those made to finalize any permanency plan in effect, as well as any determination by the court that reasonable efforts are not required, must be made on a case-by-case basis. The grounds for each determination must be explicitly documented and stated in the court order. However, preserving the safety of the child is the paramount consideration. If imminent danger to the child’s life or health exists at the time of the court’s consideration, the determinations otherwise required under this paragraph shall not be a prerequisite for an order for temporary removal of the child.
   Sec. 3.  Section 232.102, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 2011, is amended to read as follows:
   b.  In order to transfer custody of the child under this subsection, the court must make a determination that continuation of the child in the child’s home would be contrary to the welfare of the child, and shall identify the reasonable efforts that have been made.

In determining the welfare of the child, the court shall first consider the stability of the child’s home. The court’s determination regarding continuation of the child in the child’s home, and regarding reasonable efforts, including those made to prevent removal and those made to finalize any permanency plan in effect, as well as any determination by the court that reasonable efforts are not required, must be made on a case-by-case basis. The grounds for each determination must be explicitly documented and stated in the court order. However, preserving the safety of the child is the paramount consideration. If imminent danger to the child’s life or health exists at the time of the court’s consideration, the determinations otherwise required under this paragraph shall not be a prerequisite for an order for removal of the child. If the court transfers custody of the child, unless the court waives the requirement for making reasonable efforts or otherwise makes a determination that reasonable efforts are not required, reasonable efforts shall be made to make it possible for the child to safely return to the family’s home.>
   2.  Page 2, after line 4 by inserting: 
   <Sec. ___.  SIBLING INTERACTION WITH CHILDREN IN COURT-ORDERED PLACEMENTS —— REPORT.  The department of human services shall report on or before May 1, 2013, to the governor and general assembly providing information regarding the status of the efforts made by the department and others involved with the child welfare system to comply with the requirements of section 232.108 regarding sibling placements and visitation, or other ongoing interaction. The information shall address recent efforts and efforts made during previous fiscal years.>
   3.  By renumbering as necessary.

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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RESOURCES

L. MILLER of Scott, Chairperson