CT SB00492

Expands child abuse reporting requirements to include directors, officers, and employees of nonprofit corporations incorporated or operating in Connecticut, requiring them to report suspected child abuse, neglect, or imminent risk of serious harm to children under 18.

Requires oral reports to be made within 12 hours to the Commissioner of Children and Families or law enforcement, with written reports submitted within 48 hours.

Makes failure to report child abuse a class A misdemeanor and requires violators to participate in an educational and training program with costs paid by participants.

Authorizes the Commissioner of Children and Families to develop educational training programs on child abuse identification and reporting available to nonprofit corporation directors, officers, and employees.

Establishes investigation procedures for delayed reporting by nonprofit corporation employees and requires referrals to law enforcement when appropriate, effective October 1, 2014.