Art. 581.3. Reimbursement; legal representation costs; retention

            A. A legal representation agency that obtains Title IV-E eligible legal representation costs pursuant to Article 581.2 shall retain all of the funds.

            B. The funds received as reimbursement shall not be subject to reallocation or reduction by the department or any other state agency and shall remain available to the legal representation agency to support and enhance legal representation services provided for children, parents, caregivers, or the state in foster care and adoption proceedings.

            Acts 2026, No. 758, §1.