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 ensure that children identified as being at risk receive timely and appropriate financial support and placement in residential services. It establishes a special commission, including members of the General Court, to investigate current placements of at-risk children and make recommendations for improvement. The goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of these children by streamlining the payment and placement processes.
Key provisions
- Establishes a special commission to investigate placements of children deemed at risk.
- Requires timely payment and residential service placement for at-risk children.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will review existing placement practices.
- The bill seeks to improve the overall system for supporting at-risk children.
- Addresses concerns regarding the adequacy of current support systems.
- Focuses on ensuring children's safety and well-being.
- Promotes efficient and effective allocation of resources.
Who is affected
- Children deemed to be at risk
- Families of at-risk children
- Residential service providers
- The General Court
- The Department of Children and Families
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated commission to oversee and improve child placement practices.
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