This bill proposes an amendment to the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 49-2-131, which mandates the Bureau for Social Services to create an emergency rule for legislative approval. This rule will incorporate the current version of the Social Services Manual, which outlines procedures for foster care services and was last updated in 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 measure aims to enhance accountability and transparency in the management of social services related to foster care in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-2-131