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PA SB168
PA SB168In children and youth, further providing for payments to counties for services to children and for review of county submissions.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 further provide for payments to counties for services to children and for review of county submissions. The bill increases the reimbursement percentages for various child welfare services, adoption subsidies, and administrative costs. It also specifies that the Department of Human Services shall reimburse counties for certain costs related to juvenile court proceedings, such as appointing counsel and other expenses. The bill requires counties to prioritize the use of these reimbursed funds to maintain, enhance, or improve the quality of legal services provided to juveniles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Lisa Baker (R)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Greg Rothman (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS (on 03/08/2023)
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