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PA SB1229

PA SB1229
In children and youth, further providing for payments to counties for services to children and for review of county submissions.


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Introduced
05/10/2022
In Committee
10/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in children and youth, further providing for payments to counties for services to children AND FOR REVIEW OF COUNTY SUBMISSIONS. <--

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Services Code to provide further details on payments to counties for services to children and the review of county submissions. Specifically, it clarifies the percentage of reimbursement for various child welfare services, including adoption subsidies, informal adjustment services, and legal services for juveniles in dependency and delinquency proceedings. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to consider whether a county's budget prioritizes expenditures for juvenile legal services in a way that supplements, rather than supplants, necessary county funding to maintain, enhance, or improve the quantity or quality of legal services provided to juveniles.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Re-reported as committed (on 10/19/2022)

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