Child Protection Services; require provision of adequate and habitable office space for local offices of.

SB 2661 requires Mississippi county boards of supervisors to provide properly maintained, functional office space for local Child Protection Services (CPS) offices. The bill mandates counties cover all maintenance, repairs, and utility costs (electricity, water, etc.), while the state pays rent using federal funds and covers other operational expenses. It also establishes a leasing mechanism where counties can lease buildings to CPS, with federal funds covering the rent portion and counties handling non-federal costs. This policy directly affects county governments and CPS local offices, ensuring they have suitable facilities without relying on federal funds for property improvements. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.