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IN SB0135
Bill
AI Summary
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Schools must be notified within 72 hours when a K-12 student is removed from their home and taken into custody by the Department of Child Services.
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Guardian ad litem programs, court appointed special advocate (CASA) programs, their employees, volunteers, and contracted guardians ad litem receive immunity from civil liability when children are placed on waiting lists due to program caseloads.
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The civil liability immunity does not apply in cases of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
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Court appointed special advocates and guardians ad litem must complete court-approved training that includes child abuse/neglect identification and treatment, as well as early childhood and adolescent development, per federal requirements under 42 U.S.C. 5106a.
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Effective date: July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Department of child services notifications for schools. Requires the department of child services to notify the individual designated as the point of contact for a child's school if the child is removed from the child's home. Provides immunity from civil liability for: (1) a guardian ad litem program; (2) a court appointed special advocate program; (3) an employee of or volunteer for a guardian ad litem program or court appointed special advocate program; and (4) an individual acting as a contracted guardian ad litem; when a child is placed on a waiting list for guardian ad litem or court appointed
Last Action
Public Law 120
3/16/2018