Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the Child Advocate. This office would provide impartial oversight of services to children and families, aiming to improve the child welfare system, reduce costly lawsuit settlements, and restore public confidence. The study will include recommendations on the office's placement and any proposed legislation, with a report due to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.

Requesting a study on the costs and benefits of establishing an Office of the Child Advocate in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of creating an Office of the Child Advocate. This office would provide impartial oversight of services to children and families, aiming to improve the child welfare system, reduce costly lawsuit settlements, and restore public confidence. The study will include recommendations on the office's placement and any proposed legislation, with a report due to the Legislature before the 2027 Regular Session.