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FL S0664
Bill
Status
Passed
6/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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AI Summary
- Amends section 409.996, Florida Statutes, to add new requirements for contracts between the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and lead agencies responsible for child protection and child welfare services
- Requires lead agencies to annually provide written and published operating procedures detailing timelines to maximize concurrent case planning, minimize time for preliminary and final adoptive home studies, streamline data entry, and reduce time to permanency
- Requires lead agencies to gather all information needed for the child-specific section of the unified home study (excluding prospective caregiver information) and enter it into the child welfare information system within 90 days after a petition for termination of parental rights is filed
- Effective date is July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Contracts Entered into by the Department of Children and Families
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-178
6/2/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/22/2023
Governmental Oversight and Accountability3/8/2023
Full Bill Text
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