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I117th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1658IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 8, 2021Ms. Sherrill introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and LaborA BILLTo amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.

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Promoting a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system

Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:(4)

Promoting a high-quality workforce

The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out programs or strategies that promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system through—(A)improvements to recruitment, support, or retention efforts; or(B)education for professionals and paraprofessionals in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect..