WV HB4388

Creates the "Residential Treatment Capacity Expansion Fund" as a special revenue account within the State Treasury to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children

Fund may be used for recruiting residential treatment providers, acquiring or renovating facilities, workforce development, training, and startup support for new treatment programs

Authorizes expenditures to return West Virginia children from out-of-state placements to appropriate in-state treatment settings, including assessment, planning, and transportation costs

Establishes the Commission to Study the Residential Placement of Children within the Department of Human Services, with a goal to reduce out-of-state placements by at least 10% per year and 50% within three years

Fund balance does not revert to the General Revenue Fund at fiscal year end, and the Secretary of Human Services has authority to approve disbursements for capacity-building activities