Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the commissioner to develop a statewide quality assurance program to ensure quality control through monitoring, evaluation, and feedback on the performance of the best practices in the service delivery system and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data in outcomes-based approaches at the regional level. - Amends TCA Title 37, Chapter 5.

SB 1622 requires Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services to create a statewide, county-level quality assurance program by July 2027. The program must measure service quality through outcomes like child safety and permanency, using county coordinators and committees to track progress. The department must submit quarterly progress reports to the legislature starting in 2026 and publicly post annual county performance grades on its website. This affects county child welfare offices, social workers, and the department’s service delivery system, aiming to improve outcomes for children and families through data-driven feedback.