CT SB01177

Repeals and replaces section 19a-80f of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2011, to regulate information sharing between the Department of Children and Families and Department of Public Health regarding child abuse and neglect at facilities.

Requires the Commissioner of Children and Families to provide all records concerning reported or investigated child abuse or neglect at facilities (child day care centers, group day care homes, family day care homes, and youth camps) to the Department of Public Health, including records of administrative hearings.

Mandates joint investigation of abuse or neglect reports occurring at facilities by both the Department of Children and Families and Department of Public Health, with full information sharing between agencies during investigation.

Permits the Department of Public Health to compile and disclose a public listing of substantiated violations at facilities from the prior three years, provided the information does not identify children or family members, and may include substantiated findings from the state child abuse and neglect registry.

Allows disclosure of recommended findings of abuse or neglect involving death, serious physical injury, arrest, court petitions, or sexual abuse of a child, but requires immediate removal of information if findings are not substantiated or are reversed on appeal.