FL H0047

Parents/legal custodians must report any preexisting medical diagnosis of rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, or vitamin D deficiency to child protective investigators within 10 days, along with the treating physician's contact information

Department of Children and Families may delay forwarding criminal conduct allegations to law enforcement when a parent alleges the child has one of the specified preexisting medical conditions or requests a medical examination

Child Protection Teams must consult with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse experienced in treating the specified medical conditions when evaluating children with those reported diagnoses

Parents/legal custodians may request a second medical examination within 10 days after an initial exam, either by a Child Protection Team or by a provider of their choosing, with costs borne by the parent or their insurance

When medical examination findings differ between the initial and second opinions, the department must immediately convene a case staffing including investigators, legal staff, Child Protection Team representatives, and treating practitioners to reach consensus