- Introduced -

SB 43 - This act creates the "Office of State Ombudsman for Children's Protection and Services" within the Department of Social Services. The purpose of the office is to assure that children receive adequate protection and care from services and programs offered by the Department of Social Services.

This act also creates the "Task Force on Children's Justice" within the Department of Social Services. The purpose of the Task Force is to benefit and enhance children's lives by recommending improvement of child abuse and neglect laws, policies, and programs and to provide funding for these recommendations.

SARAH MORROW