SB1622

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

Complete·5/27/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 31

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1075

May 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.