2008 Regular Session

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