West Virginia proposes new laws to increase transparency in child welfare cases, especially fatalities.

West Virginia lawmakers are considering new legislation to increase transparency in child welfare cases, especially those involving fatalities or near-fatalities. The draft bill, spurred by the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller, would require public disclosure of information including the child's age, gender, and county of residence, details of alleged abuse or neglect, and actions by the Department of Human Services. It also aims to update child abuse reporting procedures and enhance data collection.

November 13, 2024
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