AZ SB1359

Amends qualifications for the Director of the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to require a master's or doctoral degree in social work, public health, human services, public administration or policy, law, clinical psychology or a closely related field.

Requires DCS Director to have at least 12 years of experience in provision and supervision of child welfare, public health or social services programs, including evidence of community collaborations.

Requires DCS Director to have at least 2 years of demonstrated successful experience managing a large health or human services system in governmental, nonprofit or related sector, with evidence of community collaboration and effective partnerships.

Amends qualifications for the Director of the Department of Economic Security (DES) with the same degree, experience and management requirements as the DCS Director.

Both directors continue to serve at the pleasure of the governor and receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.