A. Prior to an Indian child's reaching seventeen years of age, the department shall meet with the Indian child, the Indian child's tribe, the Indian child's attorney and others of the Indian child's choosing, including biological family members, to develop a transition plan. The department shall assist the Indian child in identifying and planning to meet the Indian child's needs after the Indian child's eighteenth birthday, including maintenance of culture, housing, education, employment or income, health and mental health, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services. B. The Indian child's tribe shall be included in developing the transition plan and shall be provided a copy of the transition plan prior to the presentation of the plan to the court pursuant to the Indian Family Protection Act. History: Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 24. Effective dates. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 74 made Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 24 effective July 1, 2022. Severability. — Laws 2022, ch. 41, § 72 provided that if any provision of the Indian Family Protection Act, related provisions in other sections of New Mexico law or the application of such laws to any person or circumstances is held invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity does not affect other provisions of the Indian Family Protection Act and related laws.
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