Indiana 2023 Regular Session

Indiana House Bill HB1257

Introduced
1/11/23  

Caption

Child welfare infrastructure strategy task force.

Impact

As a legislative measure, HB 1257 will significantly influence state laws pertaining to child welfare by mandating a systematic review and assessment of service needs, the availability of providers, and the effectiveness and quality of child welfare services. A designated task force composed of various stakeholders, including lawmakers and child service operators, will develop strategies and recommendations intended to enhance the overall welfare system. The outcome of this review has the potential to lead to legislative updates or the introduction of new policies aimed at improving child welfare in Indiana.

Summary

House Bill 1257 establishes the Child Welfare Infrastructure Strategy Task Force in Indiana, which is aimed at addressing child welfare services for the state's youth. Formed to study and analyze the needs of child welfare over the next five years, the task force is expected to provide comprehensive recommendations based on its findings. This bill seeks to address the critical areas and deficiencies in existing child welfare infrastructure, focusing on the needs anticipated from 2023 through 2028.

Contention

While the bill is primarily seen as a forward-thinking step to improve child welfare services, there may be points of contention regarding the effectiveness of implementing the task force's recommendations. Opponents might argue about the adequacy of resources allocated to this task force and question how its findings will translate into actionable measures to address the diverse needs of Indiana's youth. Given that the effectiveness and quality of child services will be under scrutiny, there may also be debates over the criteria used to assess these programs and whether they adequately reflect community needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IN HB1273

Child welfare task force.

IN HB1249

Establish a task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.

IN SB191

Establish the task force to address the welfare of Indian children in South Dakota.

IN HJR0024

CHILD WELFARE LIAB TASK FORCE

IN SB0233

Vision zero task force.

IN SB0201

Child welfare studies.

IN SB1154

Relating to a task force for the development of a strategy to reduce child abuse and neglect and improve child welfare.

IN SB0255

Climate and environmental justice task force.

IN HB0019

State Indian Child Welfare Act Task Force.

IN SB0205

Task force for the reduction of violent crime.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.