H97 - 2015 Appropriations Act, Sec. 12C.11: Child Protective Services Pilot Project (SL 2015-241)

Overview: Sec. 12C.11 of S.L. 2015-241 authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services (DSS), to continue the implementation of the Child Protective Services Pilot Project by collaborating with the Government Data Analytics Center (GDAC) to enhance the project. In order to analyze risk and improve outcomes for children, this section also requires that DSS interface the work product from the pilot project with the statewide child welfare case management system by utilizing resources available through existing public-private partnerships within GDAC. Lastly, DSS must submit a final report on the pilot project to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services no later than March 1, 2016.

This section became effective July 1, 2015.