Plain English Breakdown
The official summary mentions 'legislative findings and intent' but does not state what those are.
Children in Need of Services (CHINS) Funding Act
This bill creates a CHINS Support Fund and designates the Department of Education to oversee it, subject to funding approved by lawmakers.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes a CHINS Support Fund that depends on money given by lawmakers (appropriations).
- Designates the Department of Education as the oversight agency for the fund.
- Sets up a regional coordination system for services and supports.
- Provides rules, regulations, and procedures to run the program.
Who It Names or Affects
- Children in need of services (CHINS).
- The Department of Education, which will oversee the new fund.
Terms To Know
- Appropriations
- Money that lawmakers officially set aside and give to a program from the state budget.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify how much money will be in the fund until lawmakers approve it.
- No effective date is listed, so it is unclear when these changes start.
- Specific rules and procedures are mentioned but not detailed in this summary.