HR 5292 · 106th Congress · Families
Flexible Funding for Child Protection Act of 2000
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.(2000-10-03)
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Flexible Funding for Child Protection Act of 2000 - Title I: Flexible Funding Demonstrations - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to replace provisions on the effect of failure to carry out a State plan with provisions on demonstrations of flexible funding. Authorizes a State to apply to conduct a demonstration project with respect to one or more categories of foster care or adoption expenditures, in order to determine whether providing States with flexible funding for child protection: (1) has an effect on caseload levels; and (2) enhances availability and use of services, efficiency of service delivery, and child safety, permanency, and well-being. Makes necessary appropriations. Title II: Waivers Modification - Amends SSA title XI with regard to demonstration projects that the Secretary finds likely to promote the objectives of part B (Child-Welfare Services) or E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of SSA title IV. Eliminates the limitation on the number of such projects for FY 1998 through 2002. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from refusing to grant a waiver to a State on the grounds that a purpose of the waiver or of the demonstration proj…
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