Art. 603.2. Pregnancy of a child; service eligibility

            A. Upon receipt of a report that a child fourteen years of age or younger is pregnant, the department shall initiate a safety assessment in accordance with its child protection procedures.

            B. A child who is seventeen years of age or younger who is pregnant shall be eligible for services provided by the department, including but not limited to medical coordination, counseling, case management, and protective supervision as warranted.

            C. Nothing in this Article shall require the filing of a petition pursuant to Article 631 unless independent grounds exist pursuant to Article 606.

            Acts 2026, No. 717, §1.