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Panel backs statewide standard for mandated‑reporter training to reduce inconsistent reporting practices
Summary
AB 601 would create a uniform mandated‑reporter training standard for California. The committee advanced the bill after supporters — counties, legal advocates and foster‑care organizations — said standard training would reduce both under‑ and over‑reporting and improve prevention efforts.
Assemblymember Jackson presented AB 601 to create a statewide standard for mandated‑reporter training in California. Jackson and supporters said current practice lacks a uniform training requirement, and standardized training would improve consistency about what incidents must be reported and help focus prevention and family‑support work…
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