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Bill would allow legislators to review drug-test records in CPS files with parent permission, department says HIPAA not a barrier
Summary
Sen. Dennis Lenz told the committee Senate Bill 248 would explicitly allow legislators access to drug-testing results in Child Protective Services case files when parents give permission; the department said drug tests are part of the case file and parent consent is required for legislative review.
Senator Dennis Lenz opened the hearing on Senate Bill 248 on March 17, saying the bill would allow legislators to review drug-testing results held by Child Protective Services when parents permit access.
Lenz said the change is intended to give legislators an additional piece of information when they review CPS case files for public-policy purposes. "One of the things that this…
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