Amends TCA Title 36 and Title 37.
Tennessee HB1235 amends Title 36 and Title 37 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to regulate the handling of federal funds for children in the care of the Department of Children's Services. The bill requires the department to conserve these funds for the children's future needs or use them for special services, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding eligibility for benefits. Key provisions include the establishment of trust accounts for the funds and maintaining records accessible to the child and their attorney.
Tennessee HB1235 amends Title 36 and Title 37 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to regulate the handling of federal funds for children in the care of the Department of Children's Services. The bill requires the department to conserve these funds for the children's future needs or use them for special services, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations regarding eligibility for benefits. Key provisions include the establishment of trust accounts for the funds and maintaining records accessible to the child and their attorney.
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Love, Jr., Harold
114th General Assembly
February 6, 2025
April 15, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee