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Committee approves overhaul of MDT/CAC oversight despite strong opposition from many local coordinators
Summary
Lawmakers amended and passed a bill shifting oversight and grant administration for multidisciplinary child‑abuse teams (MDTs) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs), prompting sustained testimony both for and against the change from MDT coordinators, CAC executives, prosecutors and legislators.
The committee considered a multipart bill that reorganizes grant administration and oversight for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs). Sponsors said the bill moves grant distribution to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), creates an MDT oversight committee, requires audits, reporting and clearer roles for coordinators, and seeks to ensure consistent statewide standards and stronger oversight of funds.
Representative Dismang walked committee members through the amended language, which deletes…
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