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Committee defeats proposal requiring independent review of child welfare system after lengthy debate
Summary
The committee rejected a bill (SB 727) that would have required the Department of Human Services to hire an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive review of child welfare, with a completion target of September 2026. Senators debated whether a study or direct legislative action offered a better path.
The committee defeated a committee substitute for Senate Bill 727 after a long hearing that included testimony from national child‑welfare experts and extensive floor debate.
The substitute would have required the Department of Human Services to procure an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of West Virginia’s child welfare system, including abuse and neglect court processes, child welfare laws, education system interaction, opportunities for efficiency, transparency and accountability,…
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