Children; creating the Department of Child Safety and Wellbeing; transferring certain powers, duties, and employees from specified agencies. Effective date.

Summary

The bill establishes a new Department of Child Safety and Well‑being to take over child‑welfare services currently handled by the Department of Human Services, the Office of Juvenile Affairs, and the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth. It transfers their powers, duties, assets, and most employees to the new department, with some oversight functions moving to the Office of Client Advocacy. The changes are set to occur on July 1, 2027 after a transition plan is approved.

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