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Which scenario would NOT typically qualify as a special conditions report?

  1. Parents are addicted to drugs

  2. Parents are deceased

  3. Parents have been hospitalized

  4. Parents have been incarcerated

The correct answer is: Parents are deceased

A scenario where parents are deceased would typically not qualify as a special conditions report because the focus of such reports is usually on ongoing conditions that can impair a parent's ability to care for their children, which could affect the child's safety or well-being. In cases where parents are not present due to death, there may still be other support systems in place, such as extended family or guardians. In contrast, the other scenarios—parents being addicted to drugs, hospitalized, or incarcerated—represent active situations that can significantly impact the care and supervision of the children, warranting the need for a special conditions report to assess risks and address immediate needs for safety and care. These active conditions require intervention and support, thus qualifying them for special conditions reporting.