HB1699 — Children - As introduced, adds to the definition of a dependent and neglected child a child whose parent or guardian is unable to provide care and control of the child due to circumstances beyond the parent's or guardian's control; requires this finding to be made by a court at an adjudicatory hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.

HB1699 — Children - As introduced, adds to the definition of a dependent and neglected child a child whose parent or guardian is unable to provide care and control of the child due to circumstances beyond the parent's or guardian's control; requires this finding to be made by a court at an adjudicatory hearing. - Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37. · Informed CitizenryHB1699 amends Tennessee Code Annotated Title 36 and Title 37 to expand the definition of a dependent and neglected child. The bill adds a category for children whose parent or guardian is unable to…Open in Informed Citizenry