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AL SB492
Bill
Status
3/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Smitherman
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AI Summary
SB492 Summary
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School teachers and officials satisfy mandatory child abuse reporting requirements by submitting a written report to their school principal or superintendent (or designee) by the close of the next school day after becoming aware of suspected abuse.
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School principals and superintendents are required to provide a copy of reports received from teachers and officials to duly constituted authorities as specified in existing law.
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The bill amends Section 26-14-3 of the Code of Alabama 1975, which establishes mandatory reporting obligations for hospitals, doctors, nurses, peace officers, social workers, and other professionals regarding suspected child abuse or neglect.
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Clergy members remain exempt from reporting information gained solely through confidential communications protected by Alabama Rules of Evidence Rule 505.
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The act becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Child abuse or neglect, suspected, mandatory reporting, requirements for school teachers and school officials, established, responsibilities of principals and local superintendents of education Sec. 26-14-3 am'd.
Children
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education
3/3/2010