It is inaccurate for anyone to claim that state spending in the House budget is failing to keep pace with population growth and inflation. In fact, even after accounting for the correction of past deferrals, state spending in HB 1 is increasing faster than estimated population growth and inflation. Spending in all areas other than public education is increasing by over 13 percent, five percentage points higher than inflation and population growth are prognosticated to be.
A Unified Standard: Ensuring All Children Are Given Active Efforts for Prevention and Reunification
Child Protective Services is required to undertake efforts designed to prevent the separation of families. Under current law, however, CPS is required to meet a higher standard for these efforts when a child qualifies as a member of a Native American tribe, effectively creating a two-tiered prevention system. Key points: Under current law, CPS applies...