Section 31-28-3-3 - Maintenance of records(a) The local office shall maintain the medical record for a foster child when the child is placed in foster care. The record must remain with the child until: (1) the child is returned to the natural parents;(2) the child is adopted; or(3) a legal guardian is appointed for the child.(b) Unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, the local office shall provide a copy of the medical record to the child or the child's legal guardian after the child in need of services case or collaborative care case is closed.Amended by P.L. 46-2024,SEC. 14, eff. 7/1/2024.Amended by P.L. 104-2015, SEC. 26, eff. 7/1/2015.Amended by P.L. 128-2012, SEC. 150, eff. 7/1/2012.As added by P.L. 145-2006, SEC.274.