This bill proposes the addition of a new section, 49-2-131, to the Code of West Virginia, specifically addressing the rulemaking responsibilities of the Bureau for Social Services. It mandates that the Bureau promulgate an emergency rule for legislative approval to incorporate the current version of the Social Services Manual, which outlines procedures for foster care services and was last effective on July 1, 1986. The bill emphasizes that this manual has been revised outside of the legislative rulemaking process, necessitating formal legislative oversight.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that all future revisions to the Social Services Manual must be filed as legislative rules, ensuring that any changes undergo the appropriate legislative scrutiny. This move aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the management of social services related to children in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-131