Bill > SB2219

This bill, effective January 1, 2027, expands the types of data that must be collected and reported for dependency and neglect cases, which are court proceedings concerning a child alleged to be dependent and neglected. The bill defines "dependency and neglect case" and "dependent and neglected child" and clarifies what constitutes an "extension of foster care," a service provided by the department of children's services. It mandates the collection of specific details for each dependency and neglect case, including filing dates, referring agencies, statutory allegations, child identification numbers, case numbers, and demographic information such as name, date of birth, race, sex, ethnicity, and social security number. Additionally, for each case, the bill requires reporting on out-of-home placements, trial home placements, adjudication or dismissal dates, permanency goals for children in the custody of the department of children's services, case closure dates, and dates of any foster care extensions.