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Bill would require biennial DHS report on foster parent compensation and gaps
Summary
Senate Bill 741A would require DHS to report every even‑numbered year on compensation provided to foster and related homes; sponsors said the data would inform budget decisions and quantify gaps between current rates and a proposed 90% of USDA cost‑of‑raising‑a‑child benchmark.
Senate Bill 741A would direct the Department of Human Services to report every even‑numbered year, beginning July 1, 2026, to the Legislature on compensation and related metrics for foster homes and certified provider homes. Sponsor testimony on May 1 framed the bill as a data and accountability measure to inform budget decisions on resource‑family recruitment and retention.
Senator Sarah Gelser Blouin said the bill’s goal is to…
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