Committee advances bill to validate child-risk assessment tool after heated debate
The Early Learning & Human Services Committee reported out a second substitute to House Bill 15-44 to improve and validate the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ (DCYF) risk-assessment tool, add cultural and tribal input and extend the reporting date; the measure passed the committee after contentious amendment votes, 9–2.
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The Early Learning & Human Services Committee on Jan. 30 advanced a second substitute to House Bill 15-44 directing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to study and improve its child risk, strengths and needs assessment tool, require periodic validation against current academic standards and add cultural, tribal and Department of Health guidance.
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