Bill
SB 6068
Overview: SB 6068, Reporting on dependency outcomes, was introduced on January 9, 2024 and is scheduled to take effect on June 6, 2024.Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve
Overview: SB 6068, Reporting on dependency outcomes, was introduced on January 9, 2024 and is scheduled to take effect on June 6, 2024.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the state's child welfare system by requiring the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to regularly report on outcomes for children and families involved in dependency proceedings.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates DCYF to publish quarterly reports on various metrics related to dependency cases, including:
- Rates of family reunification, adoption, and guardianship
- Length of time children spend in out-of-home care
- Recurrence of abuse or neglect
- Educational and developmental outcomes for children in care
- Requires DCYF to disaggregate the data by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors to identify disparities.
- Directs DCYF to use the data to inform policy and practice improvements.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Children and families involved in the child welfare system will benefit from increased transparency and accountability.
- DCYF will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publicly reporting the required data on dependency outcomes.
- Policymakers and the public will have access to more comprehensive information about the performance of the state's child welfare system.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is scheduled to take effect on June 6, 2024, at which point DCYF will be required to begin publishing the quarterly dependency outcome reports.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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