FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6507

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C 262 L 20

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Concerning legislative reporting requirements for certain department of children, youth, and families programs.

Sponsors: Senators Nguyen, Darneille and Wilson, C.; by request of Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation

House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning

Background: The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) was created by the Legislature in 2017. As part of the enacting legislation, DCYF is to report to the Legislature on its outcome measures, actions taken, progress towards its statutory goals, and plans for the future year, no less than annually.

DCYF's outcome measures include (1) improving child development and school readiness; (2) preventing child abuse and neglect; (3) improving child and youth safety, permanency, and well-being; (4) improving reconciliation of children and youth with their families; (5) improving adolescent outcomes; (6) reducing future demand for mental health and substance use disorder treatment; (7) reducing criminal justice involvement and recidivism; and (8) reducing racial and ethnic disproportionality and disparities, in addition to any outcome measures developed by DCYF.

Summary: In addition to the outcome measures provided in statute, beginning September 1, 2020, and no less than annually, DCYF must report to the Legislature an examination of engagement, resource utilization, and outcomes for clients receiving DCYF services and youth participating in juvenile court alternative programs funded by DCYF.

The data in this report must be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and geography. This report must identify areas of focus to advance equity that will inform DCYF strategies so all children, youth, and families are thriving. Metrics detailing progress towards eliminating disparities and disproportionality over time must also be included.

DCYF's final report to the Governor and Legislature regarding providers' progress in the early achievers program is due December 15, 2020. The report must include an analysis of the impact of increased regulations on the cost of child care.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate

45

0

House

87

10

(House amended)

Senate

47

0

(Senate concurred)

Effective:

June 11, 2020