Regards certain children as in need of protective services

HB 615 establishes a new Missing Children Clearinghouse within the office of the attorney general to serve as a central repository for information regarding missing children. This facility will coordinate efforts among law enforcement, schools, and other agencies by offering services such as a toll-free reporting line, assistance in creating safety flyers, and support for voluntary child fingerprinting programs. Additionally, the bill creates an educational program to provide schools with resources, safety curricula, and policy guidance to help prevent child abduction and exploitation. The legislation aims to improve the speed and accuracy of locating missing children by creating a dedicated communication network and information-sharing system separate from existing law enforcement databases.