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HB 1135 Child protective services; training and investigation procedures.
Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Child protective services; training and investigation procedures. Requires the Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit to include standards of training regarding the legal duties of child protective services workers in order to protect the constitutional and statutory rights and safety of children and families from the initial time of contact during investigation through treatment. The bill also requires local departments of social services, at the initial time of contact with the person subject to a child abuse and neglect investigation, to advise the person of the complaints or allegations made against the person, in a manner that is consistent with laws protecting the rights of the person making the report or complaint. This bill is identical to SB 584.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Child protective services; training and investigation procedures. Requires the Department of Social Services Child Protective Services Unit to include standards of training regarding the legal duties of child protective services workers in order to protect the legal rights and safety of children and families from the initial time of contact during investigation through treatment. The current investigation procedures for school employees are made applicable to all individuals subject to a child abuse and neglect investigation.