SB391

Allocating CPS workers by county

Introduced·1/15/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB391 allocates child protective services workers by county based on population, referrals, and caseload.

West Virginia SB391 mandates the allocation of child protective services workers by county, considering population, referrals, and average caseload. The allocation must be reported annually by the commissioner, reflecting any changes that persist for more than three weeks. The allocation cannot decrease below the January 1, 2023, level. If vacancies exist, the department may adjust allocations based on actual need. The county population data is sourced from the United States Census.

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Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 15

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 15

Senate

To Health and Human Resources

Jan 15

Senate

Introduced in Senate