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NJ A4168
Bill
Status
4/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to make reasonable efforts to consult with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) when a person found to have abused or neglected a child has a developmental disability and is eligible for DDD services
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Mandates creation of an appropriate services plan that takes into consideration the individual's disability when ordering therapeutic services for abusers/neglecters with developmental disabilities
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Requires DDD to determine an appropriate method to offer services based on the individual's specific disability
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Amends existing law that allows courts to order therapeutic services (including homemaker services, functional education, and professional therapy) for individuals found to have abused or neglected children
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Takes effect 90 days following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by S720 (1R)
12/19/2024