CT HB07001

Requires the Commissioner of Children and Families to make reasonable efforts to determine if a person placed on the child abuse or neglect registry is employed in a capacity requiring regular and direct contact with children, and to notify their employer of the registry placement.

Establishes investigation timelines: imminent risk cases must begin investigation within 2 hours of report receipt, all other reports within 72 hours, with investigations to be completed within 45 calendar days.

Restricts disclosure of recommended child abuse/neglect findings until exhaustion of administrative appeals, except in cases involving death, serious injury, emotional harm, arrest, court petitions, or sexual abuse of a child.

Establishes a family assessment response program as an alternative to investigation for lower-risk reports, including comprehensive family assessments, service plans, and community provider involvement with required data reporting.

Effective October 1, 2019, with conforming amendments to school placement requirements for children in out-of-home care and relative notification procedures upon child removal.