The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5379 mandates the Commissioner of Children and Families to conduct a study assessing the effectiveness of the programs managed by the Department of Children and Families. 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 initiative aims to ensure that children's programs are evaluated for their efficacy, thereby enhancing the quality of services provided to children.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the study will be conducted and reported as outlined, while there are no deletions from existing law. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage, emphasizing the urgency of evaluating these critical programs for children.