Tennessee bill mandates increased funding for child advocacy centers in line with Department of Children's Services budget increases.
The Tennessee bill, known as the "Savannah Grace Copeland Act," requires that any increase in funding for the Department of Children's Services must be accompanied by a 75% increase in funding for child advocacy centers in each judicial district. This funding is intended to support services for child victims, including forensic interviews, victim advocacy, medical exams, and mental health services. The bill sets a base funding amount for child advocacy centers and forensic child interviewers, effective from fiscal year 2026.
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