AB 119: Public social services trailer bill.

This bill aims to improve public social services in California by making several changes to existing laws. It would exclude certain professionals from being considered mandated reporters for child abuse and neglect, and require them to complete standardized training on reporting suspected abuse and neglect. The bill would also establish a mandated reporting advisory committee to help eliminate disparities in the child welfare system. The bill would delay the development of a methodology for estimating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rate and require the state department of social services to develop a strategic plan for implementing outreach strategies. It would also indefinitely extend exemptions from dollar matching for certain grant programs and extend a waiver for reimbursement of funds for a specific program. Additionally, the bill would require c…