Relating to the creation of a special revenue account to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children

Summary

The bill sets up a special revenue account—the Residential Treatment Capacity Expansion Fund—to pay for incentives, new facilities, and transition services that grow in‑state residential treatment for children. It also creates a commission within the Department of Human Services to study current placement practices, especially out‑of‑state placements, and to recommend improvements. The aim is to reduce reliance on out‑of‑state placements and improve outcomes for at‑risk youth and their families.

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