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Introduced
12/20/2019
12/20/2019
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Passed
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/01/2020
07/01/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Children and Families to establish performance metrics; requiring sheriffs providing certain services to adopt the child welfare practice model; requiring the department to establish an Office of Quality; adding responsibilities to the department of contracts regarding care for children in the child welfare system; requiring the Florida Institute for Child Welfare and the Florida State University College of Social Work to design and implement a specified curriculum, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the child welfare system in Florida. It requires the Department of Children and Families to establish performance metrics and an Office of Quality to oversee the department's and its contractors' performance. The bill also requires sheriffs providing child protective investigative services to adopt the department's child welfare practice model and operate under the same performance standards. Additionally, the bill directs the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to develop curricula to enhance knowledge and skills for child welfare professionals. The bill also establishes a career ladder for child protective investigations staff and authorizes the department to contract with attorneys to provide children's legal services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-152 (on 07/01/2020)
Official Document
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