Bills

SB 3272: DHS; OWR; CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM; DIVERSION AND INTERVENTION; PILOT PROGRAM; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-08: The committee(s) on HHS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-26 1:05PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a 4-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved or at risk of involvement or reinvolvement with child welfare services.  Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program.  Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  Appropriates moneys.

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