Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department and the department of disability and aging to collaborate to ensure that children with an intellectual or developmental disability who are in the custody of the department of children's services or at risk of entering the custody of the department receive appropriate services and supports for individuals with a disability; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 9; Title 33; Title 37 and Title 52.

SB 2362 requires Tennessee's Department of Children's Services (DCS) to partner with the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) to better serve children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) in state custody or at risk of entering custody. The bill mandates DDA expertise for five key areas: assessing children's needs and services, determining appropriate placements, overseeing placements and quality, training DCS staff and providers, and coordinating disability-specific care. DCS must implement DDA's recommendations and submit annual reports to legislative committees starting in 2027, tracking referrals, evaluations, placements, oversight findings, and training status. This directly affects children with I/DD in state custody or at risk, ensuring their care aligns with DDA's specialized expertise.