| 1 | 1 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1685Introduced by Assembly Member BryanFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child welfare services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1685, as introduced, Bryan. Child welfare services.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to implement a single statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System to administer and evaluate the states child welfare services and foster care programs. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature for the department to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 3 | 3 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1685Introduced by Assembly Member BryanFebruary 17, 2023 An act to amend Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child welfare services. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1685, as introduced, Bryan. Child welfare services.Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to implement a single statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System to administer and evaluate the states child welfare services and foster care programs. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature for the department to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 13 | 13 | | No. 1685 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member BryanFebruary 17, 2023 |
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| 17 | 17 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Bryan |
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| 18 | 18 | | February 17, 2023 |
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| 20 | 20 | | An act to amend Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to child welfare services. |
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| 22 | 22 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 26 | 26 | | AB 1685, as introduced, Bryan. Child welfare services. |
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| 28 | 28 | | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to implement a single statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System to administer and evaluate the states child welfare services and foster care programs. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature for the department to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care.This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision. |
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| 30 | 30 | | Existing law requires the State Department of Social Services to implement a single statewide Child Welfare Services Case Management System to administer and evaluate the states child welfare services and foster care programs. Existing law states the intent of the Legislature for the department to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. |
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| 32 | 32 | | This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision. |
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| 34 | 34 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 38 | 38 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 40 | 40 | | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 42 | 42 | | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: |
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| 44 | 44 | | SECTION 1. Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read:16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 46 | 46 | | SECTION 1. Section 16501.6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code is amended to read: |
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| 50 | 50 | | 16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 52 | 52 | | 16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 54 | 54 | | 16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5.(b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care:(1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers.(2) The childs grade level performance.(3) The childs school record.(4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement.(5) A record of the childs immunizations.(6) The childs known medical problems.(7) The childs medications.(8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department.(c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups.(d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report:(1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children.(2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law.(e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following:(1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system.(2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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| 58 | 58 | | 16501.6. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature for the State Department of Social Services to enhance the statewide child welfare information system to include information concerning the level of care required, educational accomplishments, and health history of children placed in foster care. If appropriate, this enhancement could be made after the system is operational statewide statewide, as required in Section 16501.5. |
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| 60 | 60 | | (b) The department shall conduct a study to examine the most efficient methods of collecting and maintaining all of the following data for each child in foster care: |
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| 62 | 62 | | (1) The names and addresses of the childs health and educational providers. |
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| 64 | 64 | | (2) The childs grade level performance. |
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| 66 | 66 | | (3) The childs school record. |
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| 68 | 68 | | (4) Assurances that the childs placement in foster care takes into account proximity to the school in which the child is enrolled at the time of placement. |
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| 70 | 70 | | (5) A record of the childs immunizations. |
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| 72 | 72 | | (6) The childs known medical problems. |
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| 74 | 74 | | (7) The childs medications. |
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| 76 | 76 | | (8) Any other relevant level of care, health, and education information concerning the child as determined appropriate by the department. |
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| 78 | 78 | | (c) In conducting its study, the department shall, as required, examine county health passport systems for possible replication on a statewide basis and consult with other state departments, county associations, and provider groups. |
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| 80 | 80 | | (d) By February 15, 1992, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature on the results of its study. The department shall include the following in its report: |
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| 82 | 82 | | (1) Recommendations for coordinating data collection among local child health and disability prevention programs, other health care providers, county welfare departments, schools, and other agencies providing services for foster children. |
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| 84 | 84 | | (2) Recommendations for the interfacing with any alternative system recommended pursuant to paragraph (1) with the mental health assessment required by former Section 5407, and with other requirements of law. |
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| 86 | 86 | | (e) The report required by subdivision (d) shall address the feasibility, timeframe, and estimated costs of doing either of the following: |
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| 88 | 88 | | (1) Incorporating the data specified in subdivision (b) in the statewide child welfare information system. |
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| 90 | 90 | | (2) Implementing an alternative system that is more appropriate for the collection and maintenance of the data specified in subdivision (b). |
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