Enhances child welfare protections by establishing rights for children in care and improving oversight.

The bill establishes rights for children in care, including safety, education, health, and family connections. It mandates that children have access to appropriate care, education, and health services, and the right to maintain contact with family members. The bill also creates a state child fatality review team to analyze child fatalities and near fatalities, and local teams to review cases. The department must report on its performance and compliance with child welfare laws.

Enhances child welfare protections by establishing rights for children in care and improving oversight.

The bill establishes rights for children in care, including safety, education, health, and family connections. It mandates that children have access to appropriate care, education, and health services, and the right to maintain contact with family members. The bill also creates a state child fatality review team to analyze child fatalities and near fatalities, and local teams to review cases. The department must report on its performance and compliance with child welfare laws.