The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 264 mandates the Commissioner of Children and Families to conduct a study aimed at identifying potential policy and procedural changes that could enhance the well-being of children under the department's care and custody. The findings from this study are required to be reported to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2027.

This bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the study will be conducted and reported as outlined in Section 1, which is effective from the date of passage. Additionally, it clarifies that the proposed deletions from current law are not applicable in this instance, as the entire text of the bill is new. The overall purpose of the bill is to ensure that the welfare of children in state custody is prioritized through informed policy adjustments.