Children's Services, Dept. of - As enacted, requires the department to make an initial screening, and potentially an assessment, upon receiving a report of harm that includes a report of harm alleging facts that involve a caregiver; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 71.

HB 2262 requires Tennessee's Department of Children's Services to complete investigations into child care agencies for reports of child abuse or child sexual abuse within 45 days of starting the investigation, unless "good cause" justifies a delay. This rule applies to investigations about abuse occurring at the agency but **excludes** cases where the alleged abuse was committed by an agency operator or employee. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 37-1-401 and 37-1-601 to create these deadlines for both types of abuse allegations. It takes effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects child care agencies and the state agency responsible for oversight.