SB 554
Establishing Raylee's Law
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 554, known as Raylee’s Law, aims to protect children during potential child abuse or neglect investigations. It prohibits authorizing home instruction when a pending investigation exists against a custodial parent, guardian, or the person instructing the child. The bill requires county superintendents to establish policies regarding reporting suspected abuse and neglect, and to request case status confirmation from the Department of Human Services. It also includes provisions for learning pods and microschools, requiring them to meet certain academic standards and report student progress.
Key provisions
- Prohibits authorizing home instruction during a pending child abuse or neglect investigation against a custodial parent or guardian or the instructing person.
- Requires county superintendents to establish policies for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect and requesting case status confirmation.
- Mandates the Department of Human Services to provide confirmation of case status within 48 hours of a request.
- Establishes requirements for learning pods and microschools, including academic assessments and reporting.
- Requires the submission of student academic assessment results annually.
- Addresses exemptions for home instruction based on incapacity, destitution, or church ordinances.
- Specifies requirements for instruction in private, parochial, or other approved schools.
- Includes provisions for special education students in home schooling.
Who is affected
- Parents and guardians of children
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