CT SB00093

Prohibits transfer of children to Department of Correction facilities except as limited in statute, and clarifies this does not permit reduction or elimination of other juvenile detention populations within the Judicial Department (effective July 1, 2020).

Replaces the Department of Children and Families' strategic planning requirements with a requirement to submit federal reports (Child and Family Services Plan, Annual Progress and Services Report, Child and Family Services Review, and Program Improvement Plan) to the General Assembly within 30 days of federal submission (effective July 1, 2020).

Modifies the State Advisory Council on Children and Families duties to review and comment on federal reports rather than develop state strategic plans, and removes quarterly status report requirements (effective July 1, 2020).

Revises mental health implementation plan requirements by removing specific reporting deadlines (April 2014, October 2014, October 2015-2019) and consolidating provisions regarding emergency psychiatric services, school resource officer training, and provider training in evidence-based practices (effective from passage).

Requires children age 12 and older to be consulted on their permanency plans and allows them to identify up to three significant adults who may serve as permanency resources to be recorded in case plans (effective from passage).

Repeals section 17a-63 of the general statutes (effective from passage).