TN HB2188

Department of Children's Services must enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) to provide services and oversight for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are in state custody or at risk of entering custody

DDA will evaluate children for I/DD, recommend appropriate services and placements, and maintain quality oversight including yearly management surveys and joint investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation allegations

DDA must develop training for DCS staff on identifying and supporting children with I/DD, and establish training requirements for providers working with these children

Children with I/DD in state custody will be assigned a DDA care coordinator who works alongside the forensic social worker to coordinate disability-specific services

Annual compliance reports required beginning January 1, 2027, to be submitted to relevant legislative committees detailing referrals, evaluations, placements, oversight findings, and training status