DCS; independent oversight committee; sunset

HB 2860 establishes a 12-member independent oversight committee to review Arizona's Department of Child Safety (DCS) operations. The committee, appointed with representation from legislative, judicial, tribal, foster care, and child welfare sectors, meets monthly to analyze DCS performance on child safety outcomes, response times, placement stability, and critical incident reviews. It examines DCS policies, staffing, vendor contracts, and compliance with state/federal requirements, while handling sensitive information confidentially. The committee issues findings and tracks whether DCS implements its recommendations to improve child welfare services.