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AR SB810
Bill
Status
4/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Elliott
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AI Summary
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The Child Abuse Hotline must accept all calls regarding educational neglect reports, removing previous restrictions that required school compliance with § 6-18-222.
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The Department of Human Services shall assess the safety of children upon receipt of any accepted child maltreatment report, including issues not identified in the original hotline report.
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Head lice-related environmental neglect reports continue to be rejected unless the lice is chronic or the alleged victim currently has sores requiring immediate medical attention.
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The Department of Human Services must work with families to remedy the conditions or issues that resulted in the accepted child maltreatment report.
Legislative Description
To Require The Department Of Human Services To Accept Educational Neglect Reports And To Assess The Safety Of All Children Regarding Accepted Maltreatment Reports.
Last Action
Notification that SB810 is now Act 1215
4/8/2015