117th CONGRESS 1st Session |
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
March 8, 2021
Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor
To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Promoting a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.
Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
“(4) PROMOTING A HIGH-QUALITY WORKFORCE.—The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out programs or strategies that promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system through—
“(A) improvements to recruitment, support, or retention efforts; or
“(B) education for professionals and paraprofessionals in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.”.