Senate Bill 531 amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the Department of Children's Services. Specifically, it removes the requirement for calculating "an average, to be calculated at least monthly" from Section 37-5-132(a). Additionally, it introduces a new definition in Section 37-1-602(a) that clarifies the term "person residing in the child's home" to include individuals living in a residential setting with a child under the department's custody.

The bill's provisions take effect at different times; the amendment in Section 1 will be effective starting January 1, 2026, while the new definition in Section 2 will take effect immediately upon becoming law. These changes aim to enhance clarity and operational efficiency within the Department of Children's Services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 37-5-132(a), 37-5-132, 37-1-602(a), 37-1-602