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This bill clarifies that local offices for the Department of Child Protection Services (CPS), which is the state agency responsible for child welfare services, must be provided with office space that is both adequate and habitable by the county's board of supervisors, meaning the space must be suitable and safe for its intended use. This amendment to existing Mississippi law aims to ensure that the facilities where CPS operates are up to standard, providing a better environment for both staff and the children and families they serve. The bill also touches upon how CPS offices are funded and operated, noting that counties are generally responsible for maintenance and repairs of the office space, while operational costs like utilities are split between the county and the state, with CPS contributing the federal share of funds.

Health and Social Services

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0572.xml