H.R. 1658 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1658 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2021Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system. 1. Promoting a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: (4) Promoting a high-quality workforce The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out programs or strategies that promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system through— (A) improvements to recruitment, support, or retention efforts; or (B) education for professionals and paraprofessionals in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. .