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DE SB197

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/28/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Gay

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces child protection treatment worker caseload standards from 18 to 12 cases per fully functioning worker in the Division of Family Services
  • Adds the Department of Education to entities receiving appropriated funds for child protection and child care licensing positions
  • Maintains existing standards for child protection investigation workers (11 cases per worker), supervisors (1 per 5 workers), training positions (minimum 15), and licensing specialists
  • Phases in the new caseload requirement over two fiscal years beginning July 1, 2022, with full effect by July 1, 2024
  • Authorizes temporary use of casual seasonal positions when regional caseloads exceed standards and funds are available

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Child Protection Treatment Caseloads Of The Division Of Family Services.

Last Action

Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

1/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance1/12/2022
Elections & Government Affairs6/28/2021

Full Bill Text

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