Clarifies that child welfare and safety must be the predominant basis of Department of Social Services recommendations and decisions in abuse and.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to clarify that legal representatives of the Department of Social Services must ensure that child welfare and safety are the predominant basis of all department recommendations and decisions in abuse and neglect proceedings. It also grants legal representatives of the Department of Social Services sole discretion over decisions pertaining to child welfare proceedings, including the pursuit, settlement, or appeal of pending actions. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Clarifies that child welfare and safety must be the predominant basis of Department of Social Services recommendations and decisions in abuse and.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to clarify that legal representatives of the Department of Social Services must ensure that child welfare and safety are the predominant basis of all department recommendations and decisions in abuse and neglect proceedings. It also grants legal representatives of the Department of Social Services sole discretion over decisions pertaining to child welfare proceedings, including the pursuit, settlement, or appeal of pending actions. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.