An Act ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve the process of providing financial support and residential care for children identified as being at risk of harm. It establishes a special commission to investigate current placements of these children and ensure they are appropriate and timely. The goal is to streamline the system and guarantee children deemed to need safety services receive the necessary resources.
Key provisions
- Creates a special commission to review placements of at-risk children.
- Focuses on ensuring timely payment for services provided to these children.
- Aims to improve the quality and appropriateness of residential service placements.
- Requires an investigation of existing placements to identify areas for improvement.
Who is affected
- Children deemed to be at risk of harm
- Families of at-risk children
- Residential service providers
- The General Court
- The Department of Children and Families
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal commission to oversee placements and payments.
- Highlights the importance of timely action in ensuring children's safety.
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