HB1966

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 37, Chapter 5, relative to the department of children's services.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee HB1966 mandates the development of a statewide, county-level quality assurance program for the Department of Children's Services.

Tennessee HB1966 requires the Department of Children's Services to create a quality assurance program by July 1, 2027. This program aims to ensure quality control through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on service delivery. It includes county quality assurance systems, an office of quality assurance within the state department, and a grading system for county performance. The program will review outcomes for children and families, assess systemic factors, and identify best practices and areas for improvement.

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Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1075

Apr 22

House

Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/22/2026

Apr 22

House

H. Placed on Regular Calendar 2 for 4/22/2026