SB 219 Indiana Senate · 2024 Regular Session

DCS investigations and mandatory reporting.

Summary
Requires a person that contracts with the department of child services (DCS) as a residential facility to immediately report any allegation of child abuse or neglect directly to DCS. Requires DCS to do the following if the person fails to immediately report directly to DCS: (1) Stop referrals to the facility. (2) Audit the person's handbook and internal policies regarding mandatory reporting requirements. (3) Require, before DCS may resume referrals to the person's facility, that: (A) the handbook and internal policies fully comply with mandatory reporting laws; and (B) DCS conduct onsite training for the person's employees regarding the mandatory reporting laws and penalties. Provides that certain individuals at least 18 years of age but less than 21 years of age are included in the definitions for "child", "child abuse or neglect", and "victim of child abuse or neglect". Requires DCS to initiate an onsite assessment within 24 hours if a report alleges child abuse or neglect involving a residential facility licensed by DCS.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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