HB1660 requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to report on racial disproportionality in child welfare.

HB1660 mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to submit a biennial report to the legislature starting September 1, 2026. The report must include data on racial disproportionality in child welfare, such as child abuse and neglect referrals, families receiving assessments, and outcomes of prevention services. It also covers efforts to address racial disproportionality, updates on child welfare redesign, and recommendations for policy changes. The report must be disaggregated by race and cover the last five years of available data.

HB1660 requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to report on racial disproportionality in child welfare.

HB1660 mandates the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to submit a biennial report to the legislature starting September 1, 2026. The report must include data on racial disproportionality in child welfare, such as child abuse and neglect referrals, families receiving assessments, and outcomes of prevention services. It also covers efforts to address racial disproportionality, updates on child welfare redesign, and recommendations for policy changes. The report must be disaggregated by race and cover the last five years of available data.