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The Welfare & Justice Bill
Study looks at money for kids in welfare and justice systems
Interim study to examine funding sources, fee structures, service types, oversight structures, reimbursement structures, and appropriations for cross-system services between child welfare and juvenile justice
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would start a study to see how money is spent on services for kids in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Our take
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This study is important because it will help lawmakers understand how services for children in trouble are paid for and managed. If they understand it better, they can make better choices in the future to help these children. It is a chance to make sure kids get the help they need.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would create a study.
- The study would look at how money is used for services for children.
- It would examine services that involve both child welfare and juvenile justice.
- It would also look at how these services are watched over.
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