Child abuse or neglect: reporting.
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Overview
This bill updates California’s law regarding the reporting of child abuse and neglect. It requires agencies receiving reports to also send a copy of the report to the attorney representing the child’s parent or legal guardian, in addition to the child’s attorney. The bill also mandates the redaction of personal identifying information from the report, except for the child, and specifies how reports should be handled in placements, including sending copies to attorneys representing children in dependency cases within those placements. It clarifies notification procedures for minor and nonminor dependent parents.
Key provisions
- Requires agencies to send a copy of child abuse/neglect reports to the attorney representing the child’s parent or legal guardian.
- Mandates redaction of personal identifying information from reports (excluding the child).
- Specifies how reports should be distributed in placements, including foster care and residential therapeutic programs.
- Clarifies notification procedures for minor and nonminor dependent parents.
- Updates reporting requirements for agencies receiving reports alleging abuse or neglect of children in protective custody.
- Requires agencies to notify the licensing office when a report involves abuse in facilities licensed to care for children.
- Defines ‘personal identifying information’ for redaction purposes.
- Addresses reporting requirements for agencies dealing with minor parents and nonminor dependent parents.
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