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TN SB1041
TN SB1041AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the department to maintain staffing levels of case managers so that each region has enough case managers to allow caseloads not to exceed 20 active cases relating to initial assessments or 20 children monitored and supervised in active cases rather than an average, as calculated at least monthly, of 20 active cases or 20 children monitored and supervised in active cases. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's laws regarding the Department of Children's Services (DCS). It requires DCS to maintain staffing levels of case managers in each region so that caseloads do not exceed 20 active cases relating to initial assessments or 20 children monitored and supervised in active cases, rather than an average of 20 cases as previously required. The bill aims to ensure that DCS has sufficient case managers to properly handle its caseload. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/06/2023)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Child Abuse and Child Custody
Social Welfare
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1041&ga=113 | 01/31/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0011 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB0011.pdf | 03/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB1041.pdf | 01/31/2023 |
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