South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

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Bill 3146

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COMMITTEE REPORT

June 2, 1999

H. 3146

Introduced by Reps. Cobb-Hunter and Moody-Lawrence

S. Printed 6/2/99--S.

Read the first time February 24, 1999.

            

THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3146), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 43-1-205 so as to require an agency receiving funds, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Section 43-1-205, page 1, on lines 33 and 40 after / master's degree / by inserting / in social work, counseling, or another related field /

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

ADDISON G. WILSON, for Committee.

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 43-1-205 SO AS TO REQUIRE AN AGENCY RECEIVING FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERPETRATORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO COMPLY WITH PROGRAM STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL BATTERED SPOUSE STATE PLAN.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 43-1-205. For an agency, entity, or organization to receive funds from the Department of Social Services for treatment programs for perpetrators of domestic violence, the agency, entity, or organization must comply with treatment program standards contained in the department's annual Battered Spouse State Plan. These standards must include, but are not limited to, these requirements:

(1) treatment services must be provided by persons with a minimum of a master's degree;

(2) each treatment program shall have at least one person providing supervision to paid and volunteer staff who:

(a) has a minimum of three years of experience working with both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence;

(b) has a minimum of one year of experience in group facilitation; and

(c) holds at least a master's degree."

SECTION 2. This act takes effect July 1, 1999.

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