HB4570

DCFS-BEST PRACTICES PLANS

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4570 amends the Children and Family Services Act to replace Error Reduction Implementation Plans with Strengthening Best Practices Plans.

HB4570 revises the Children and Family Services Act by replacing the requirement for Error Reduction Implementation Plans with Strengthening Best Practices Plans. These new plans, developed by the Office of the Inspector General, are informed by safety science principles and aim to reduce child fatalities and serious harm. The plans include compliance provisions, training components, and on-site implementation through Error Reduction Safety Teams. Quality Assurance staff will monitor compliance and prepare annual reports.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

Jan 30

House

First Reading