Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
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Overview
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Education (DOE) to create policies and procedures for addressing child abuse and neglect during public health emergencies. Specifically, it mandates remote investigative and case management methods, public awareness campaigns, data collection, and a training program for school staff to identify and respond to potential cases of child abuse, even when in-person contact is limited.
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M. Ruiz
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