An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and for reports to department and coroner; and making an editorial change.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically Title 23 (Domestic Relations), to improve child protective services. It updates procedures for expunging child abuse records, ensuring notice is given to relevant parties. The bill also establishes and clarifies the composition and responsibilities of child fatality or near fatality review teams, which investigate deaths or serious injuries of children potentially resulting from abuse. Finally, it streamlines reporting requirements between county agencies, the department, and coroners regarding suspected child abuse cases.
Key provisions
- Updates procedures for expunging child abuse records, specifying notification requirements.
- Establishes child fatality or near fatality review teams with defined membership and responsibilities.
- Clarifies reporting requirements to the department regarding suspected child abuse cases.
- Requires county agencies to notify coroners or medical examiners of child deaths or near fatalities involving suspected abuse.
- Defines the composition of child fatality or near fatality review teams, including representatives from various agencies and organizations.
- Specifies timelines for convening review teams and expunging unfounded reports.
- Mandates the provision of information to the department regarding child deaths or near fatalities and related services.
- Makes editorial changes to the text.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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