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IN HB1370
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
David Niezgodski
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AI Summary
HB 1370 Summary
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Prevents appropriations to the Department of Child Services from reverting to the state general fund at the end of fiscal years and prohibits transferring appropriated funds to other purposes.
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Establishes the Department of Child Services Education and Performance Fund to provide loan repayment assistance (up to $5,000-$10,000 annually based on years of service) to employees pursuing master's or doctorate degrees related to child welfare, requiring a 3-year employment commitment.
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Establishes the Department of Child Services Professional Development Fund providing stipends of up to $300 per course (maximum 2 per year) to employees with at least 1 year of service attending professional development courses related to child welfare.
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Creates a refundable state income tax credit of 5% of wages for family case managers and supervisors attending professional development courses, increasing to 10% if attending two courses.
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All provisions effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Department of child services. Provides that appropriations designated for use by the department of child services do not revert to the state general fund and may not be transferred to other funds. Establishes the department of child services education and performance fund to encourage employees to seek advanced degrees in a field related to child well-being. Establishes the department of child services professional development fund to encourage department employees to attend professional development courses in an area related to the purpose of the department. Creates a tax credit for certain employees who attend professional development courses.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
1/14/2015