Blueprint Legislative Priority
Increase transparency and accountability within child welfare cases
Senate Bill 48 would, among other things, establish a more independent Ombudsman that provides oversight of the child welfare system by investigating concerns of safety and well-being, identifying systemic issues related to administration or practice, and making recommendations for improvements.
Review the Blueprint for Kentucky’s Children policy priority fact sheet.
Status
SB 48 is sponsored by Senator Stephen Meredith. It has passed the Kentucky Senate and House and has been delivered to the Governor for signature.
Read Kentucky Youth Advocates’ latest statement on passage of SB 48.
SB 48 is a Face It policy priority.
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