West Virginia SB543 mandates the Bureau of Social Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.

West Virginia SB543 requires the Bureau of Social Services to file its complete policy manual as a legislative rule. This includes all policies governing child protective services, foster care, youth services, licensing, casework standards, and other operational or programmatic guidance. The bureau must file this rule with the Secretary of State's Office by July 1, 2026, and any subsequent amendments, supplements, or revisions must also be filed as legislative rules. The bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families.

West Virginia SB543 mandates the Bureau of Social Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.

West Virginia SB543 requires the Bureau of Social Services to file its complete policy manual as a legislative rule. This includes all policies governing child protective services, foster care, youth services, licensing, casework standards, and other operational or programmatic guidance. The bureau must file this rule with the Secretary of State's Office by July 1, 2026, and any subsequent amendments, supplements, or revisions must also be filed as legislative rules. The bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families.