Tennessee SB1622 mandates the development of a statewide, county-level quality assurance program for the Department of Children's Services.

Tennessee SB1622 requires the commissioner of the Department of Children's Services to develop a statewide, county-level quality assurance program. This program aims to ensure quality control through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on service delivery performance. The commissioner must implement the program by July 1, 2027. The program includes county quality assurance systems, a state office of quality assurance, and a grading system for county performance. The commissioner must update county grades every six months and report on program progress to the General Assembly.

Tennessee SB1622 mandates the development of a statewide, county-level quality assurance program for the Department of Children's Services.

Tennessee SB1622 requires the commissioner of the Department of Children's Services to develop a statewide, county-level quality assurance program. This program aims to ensure quality control through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on service delivery performance. The commissioner must implement the program by July 1, 2027. The program includes county quality assurance systems, a state office of quality assurance, and a grading system for county performance. The commissioner must update county grades every six months and report on program progress to the General Assembly.