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CT HB06352
Bill
Status
6/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Crisco
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AI Summary
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Increases State Advisory Council on Children and Families membership from 17 to 19 members, effective October 1, 2011
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Adds requirement that at least 50% of council members be parents, foster parents, or family members of children who have received behavioral health, child welfare, or juvenile services
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Requires Department of Children and Families to develop and regularly update a comprehensive strategic plan with defined goals, benchmarks, and performance measures, with quarterly progress reports to the State Advisory Council
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Repeals requirement that delinquent children committed to Connecticut Juvenile Training School remain in facility for at least one year
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Modifies birthing hospital procedures to require DCF coordination with hospitals on discharge planning and ongoing functions for high-risk newborns, rather than adopting formal regulations
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Membership Of The Advisory Council On Children And Families And Modifications To Statutes Concerning The Department Of Children And Families.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/8/2011