HOUSE BILL 1354

File Code: Children

Sponsored By:

Delegates Branch and Conway

Entitled:

Child Welfare Accountability - Caseload Ratios - Modifications

Synopsis:

Altering the requirement that qualified staff are hired and retained to achieve caseload ratios consistent with specified standards; repealing a requirement that the Secretary of Human Resources consult with the Child Welfare League of America to develop a methodology to calculate specified ratios.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occuring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/8

First Reading Appropriations

2/11

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

3/17

Unfavorable Report by Appropriations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Talmadge Branch, District 45

Delegate Norman H. Conway, District 38B

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Child Abuse and Neglect

Human Resources, Department of

Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth

Social Services -see also- Welfare

Social Workers

Bill affects the following Statute:

Family Law

( 5-1310 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered