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OK SB1342

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Constance Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a child welfare teaming pilot program operating from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016.

  • Establishes child welfare teams consisting of at least three child welfare workers who share cases, make home visits together, and exchange information and advice on all cases in their unit, with consideration given to team diversity.

  • Requires the Department to report to the Legislature by December 31, 2016 on pilot program outcomes, effects on families and workers, feasibility of statewide expansion, and projected fiscal impact of expansion.

  • Authorizes the Commission for Human Services to promulgate rules necessary to implement the pilot program provisions.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Child welfare; directing Department of Human Services to implement child welfare teaming pilot program; stating purpose. Effective date.

Children

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee

2/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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