SB 228
Relating to use of technology in child abuse and neglect investigations
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in West Virginia to explore the use of mobile devices, such as tablets and computers, by Child Protective Services (CPS) workers during child abuse and neglect investigations. The program will initially involve two counties and aims to improve the efficiency and documentation of investigations through digital record-keeping. The department will track key metrics and report on the program’s progress to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program in two West Virginia counties.
- Requires CPS workers to utilize mobile devices for investigations.
- Specifies requirements for the mobile device operating system, including customization and data security.
- Mandates daily uploads of investigation data to the department’s server.
- Requires interoperability with existing department programs for data analysis.
- Sets a minimum usage rate of 70% of cases within the pilot counties.
- Requires monthly extraction and analysis of quality metrics.
- Requires annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
Who is affected
- Child Protective Services (CPS) workers
- Families involved in child abuse and neglect investigations
- The Department of Health and Human Resources
- Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability
- Residents of the pilot counties
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