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House approves changes to child abuse investigations, requires clearer explanations to parents
Summary
Lawmakers passed Senate Bill 7 36 to align investigative standards for suspected child abuse, require written explanations of process for parents and expand DHS responsibilities during concurrent law-enforcement investigations.
The House passed Senate Bill 7 36 after sponsors said the legislation clarifies roles and procedures for child-abuse investigations involving families and caregivers.
The bill directs the Department of Human Services (DHS) to develop standards for assessment, investigation and enforcement in child-protective cases, requires DHS to provide parents or guardians a clear written explanation of the investigative and court processes and clarifies that in cases with criminal investigation law…
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