Bill > HB4022

This bill, titled "CPS Allocation," aims to change how child protective services (CPS) workers are assigned to counties in West Virginia. Starting July 1, 2024, the commissioner will determine the number of CPS workers in each county based on factors like population (using U.S. Census data), the number of cases referred to CPS, and the typical workload of each worker. However, the commissioner has the flexibility to adjust these assignments if a county has urgent needs due to a sudden increase in referrals or caseloads. The bill also removes a previous restriction that prevented the number of workers from falling below the January 1, 2023, allocation. Furthermore, the bureau responsible for CPS will now be required to provide an annual report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability by July 1 each year, detailing any changes in worker allocation made in the preceding twelve months that lasted longer than three weeks, along with explanations for those changes.

Health and Social Services

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