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HB2497Introduced in the House

DCFS-CASELOAD TRACKING SYSTEM

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Introduced by Steven Reick, District 63

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to establish and operate a caseload tracking system which shall be designed to monitor and evaluate the interrelationship between client case plans, the Department's case tracking system, and the work responsibilities of the Department. Provides that the caseload tracking system shall prioritize the equal distribution of caseload burdens between the personnel of the Department. Provides that if the caseload tracking system generates data that shows a lack of equal distribution of caseload burdens between Department service areas, the Department shall prioritize the reorganization of the service areas so as to equalize caseload burdens.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

August 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  7. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

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