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Committee reviews bill to separate child‑removal investigators from reunification workers
Summary
Sen. Dennis Lenz told the House Human Services committee SB 206 would prevent the same worker from both removing a child and leading reunification work; Child and Family Services staff said urban offices already separate roles while rural areas rely on cross‑assignment and can reassign workers if conflicts arise.
Sen. Dennis Lenz introduced Senate Bill 206 to the House Human Services committee, saying it would create a clear line between child protection investigators who remove children and child reunification specialists who work to reunify families.
The sponsor, Senator Dennis Lenz, said the bill aims to reduce resentment families sometimes feel toward the worker who removed a child by ensuring a…
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