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Minutes for HB2103 - Committee on Children and Seniors
Short Title
Amending the revised Kansas code for care of children to provide requirements for placement of a child in a qualified residential treatment program.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 5, 2019
Kyle Hamilton gave an overview of HB2103. In order for Kansas to receive federal funds under the Family First Prevention Services Act, certain Kansas policies and regulations would need to be changed. There are also some statutes changes that will need to be made to meet federal requirements.The changes are identified in HB2103 (Attachment 1)
Larry Campbell presented in writing the fiscal note for HB2103. (Attachment 2)
Dan Cahill spoke in support of the bill. This is the first time federal funds have been available for prevention services with mandating judicial oversight on the use of care. For every child that can be prevented from entering foster care, it is a benefit to the child. It will also make available better services to the children who do enter the system because of the prevention provisions that will be in place.(Attachment 3)
The Committee asked questions of Cahill about the details of the process and its impact on children, the courts and finances.
Tanya Keys spoke in support of the bill. She explained how prevention services will work, how it will be funded, and how HB2103 facilitates making Kansas law comply with federal law to allow Kansas to access federal funds to support the program.(Attachment 4)
The Committee asked questions of Keys, particularly how the Department of Children and Families' policies and procedures impact the bill and are impacted by it.
Rachel Marsh spoke in support of the bill. Most of her points were addressed by earlier speakers. She addressed questions brought up by the committee about group homes and how they can be used to serve children at risk. (Attachment 5)
No Neutral.
No Opponents.
The hearing on HB2103 was closed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:44 PM.
