Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Jun 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act, if enacted, would authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for pilot programs. These programs would use predictive analytics to develop strategies for assessing risks related to child abuse and neglect. The goal is to help children and families who come to the attention of the child welfare system.
The bill would affect states, local governmental entities, and Indian tribes that apply for these grants. Eligible entities would need to submit detailed proposals outlining their pilot programs, including the data they plan to use, expected outcomes, and how they will prevent bias and ensure transparency. The Department of Health and Human Services would select up to five entities to participate in the pilot programs and would allocate funds for evaluation and technical assistance.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in June 2018 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage in the 115th Congress.
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Official summary
Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for predictive analytics pilot programs that develop strategies for risk and safety assessments relating to child abuse and neglect.
Timeline
7 Jun 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 3039 do?
- The Using Data To Help Protect Children and Families Act, if enacted, would authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for pilot programs. These programs would use predictive analytics to develop strategies for assessing risks related to child abuse and neglect. The goal is to help children and families who come to the attention of the child welfare system. The bill would affect states, local governmental entities, and Indian tribes that apply for these grants. Eligible entities would need to submit detailed proposals outlining their pilot programs, including the data they plan to use, expected outcomes, and how they will prevent bias and ensure transparency. The Department of Health and Human Services would select up to five entities to participate in the pilot programs and would allocate funds for evaluation and technical assistance. This bill was introduced in the Senate in June 2018 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage in the 115th Congress.
- Has S. 3039 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3039. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3039?
- S. 3039 was sponsored by Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3039?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (7 Jun 2018).
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