缅因州立法机构提议成立独立的儿童权益倡导办公室. Maine legislature advances bill for independent Office of Child Advocate.

缅因州立法机关正在推出一项法案, Maine's legislature is advancing a bill to create a new independent Office of the Child Advocate to replace the current child welfare ombudsman program. 办公室将调查18岁以下儿童的投诉, 并对整个系统进行审查. If approved, the office would investigate complaints from children under 18 in state custody and conduct systemwide reviews. 立法旨在改善监督,因为担心案件数量和延误很大,州长的提名人需要2027年7月之前得到参议院确认. The legislation aims to improve oversight amid concerns about high caseloads and delays, with the governor's nominee requiring Senate confirmation by July 2027.