An Act enhancing child welfare protections

This bill creates new education support systems for children in state care. It requires the child welfare department to establish an education unit and appoint an education director, who must monitor students' academic progress, develop policies, and coordinate with schools. The bill also mandates education specialists to assist social workers with school enrollment, individual education plans, and training on educational barriers. These changes directly affect children under the department's custody and their social workers, aiming to improve educational stability and access.