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This bill amends Tennessee law regarding reporting requirements for zero to three court programs and safe baby courts. Specifically, it removes some existing language about initial reports and simplifies the annual reporting process. The bill requires these specialized court programs (which focus on very young children and their families in the child welfare system) to submit program data and an annual report to four specific state entities: the Department of Children's Services, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. The annual reports must be submitted by February 1st each year. The legislation appears to be a technical update to streamline reporting procedures, potentially reducing administrative burden while maintaining important data collection about these specialized court programs. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in the final section, which emphasizes the public welfare aspect of the legislative change.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1109&ga=114