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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to develop a bias-free child review team to review emergency child removals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to develop a Bias-Free Case Review Team for each of its Area Offices. The team will review all proposed emergency child removals and create a bias-free case summary that removes demographic and identifying information about the child and parents, such as race, ethnicity, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status, to prevent bias from influencing the removal decision. The DCF will also submit an annual evaluation report to the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, analyzing the program's impact on the removal rates of Black, Indigenous, and children of color.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2645 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S102 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S102.pdf |
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