SB478 Summary

• Amends the statute governing multidisciplinary child abuse teams to clarify language and operational requirements under 10A O.S. Section 1-9-102.

• Specifies that the lead agency for multidisciplinary child abuse teams shall be chosen by team members rather than being statutorily designated.

• Clarifies that child advocacy centers must meet national accreditation standards and maintain standardized investigative procedures for handling child abuse and neglect cases.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2011.