HB 4022
CPS Allocation
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill modifies the way Child Protective Services (CPS) workers are allocated and stationed across West Virginia counties. It directs the commissioner to base these allocations on population, referrals, and caseloads, with the ability to adjust for immediate needs. The bill also requires the commissioner to report changes in these allocations to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability annually, detailing the reasons for any significant shifts.
Key provisions
- Establishes a formula for allocating CPS workers based on county population, referrals, and caseloads.
- Allows the commissioner to adjust allocations based on immediate county needs.
- Requires the commissioner to report changes in worker allocation to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
- The allocation cannot decrease below the bureau’s allocation from January 1, 2023, when all positions are filled.
- County population data will be based on the U.S. Census.
Who is affected
- Child Protective Services Workers
- County Residents
- The Department of Health and Human Resources
- The Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability
- West Virginia Counties
Notable changes
- Introduces a formal allocation formula for CPS workers.
- Mandates annual reporting of allocation changes to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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