MS HB834

Extends the repeal date from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2016 for sections 43-1-55 and 43-27-107 regarding employment standards for family protection workers and specialists.

Maintains requirement that family protection workers have a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, nursing, family studies, or related field, plus completion of 4 weeks of intensive training and passing certification test.

Requires family protection workers conducting forensic interviews with children to complete at least 40 hours of specialized training in child forensic interview protocols approved by the Department of Human Services.

Establishes a 10-member Training and Testing Advisory Council to review and make recommendations on the department's training and testing program for family protection workers.

Effective July 1, 2012.