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Delegate proposes bill to end use of trash bags when moving foster children; patron to refine language
Summary
A patron proposed legislation to require local departments of social services to provide luggage (not trash bags) for foster children; the bill was reported to appropriations with the patron committing to work with DSS on substitute language and to limit implementation burdens.
A patron from the subcommittee introduced legislation intended to reduce instances when foster children’s belongings are transported in garbage bags and to allow local departments of social services (LDSS) to accept and distribute donated luggage and work with nonprofits.
The patron said the bill responds to reports from the community that donated suitcases are not consistently provided and…
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