Tennessee HB1235 amends state law to guide the Department of Children's Services on managing federal funds for children in their care.
Tennessee HB1235 amends state law to direct the Department of Children's Services on handling federal funds for children in their care. The bill mandates that the department conserve these funds for the child's future needs or for special services not provided by the department. It allows the department to use a portion of interest earnings to cover administrative costs but prohibits using the funds to reimburse for the child's care costs. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.
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