Florida H0047 modifies child protective investigations by altering the criteria for forwarding allegations to law enforcement and expanding the role.

Florida H0047 amends the state's child protective investigation procedures by exempting certain allegations from immediate forwarding to law enforcement if the parent or legal custodian alleges a preexisting diagnosis or requests a specific examination. It also requires child protective investigators to inform subjects of investigations about their rights and duties. The bill expands the role of Child Protection Teams, requiring them to consult with pediatricians and other specialists when evaluating reports of medical neglect or assessing the health care needs of medically complex children.

Florida H0047 modifies child protective investigations by altering the criteria for forwarding allegations to law enforcement and expanding the role.

Florida H0047 amends the state's child protective investigation procedures by exempting certain allegations from immediate forwarding to law enforcement if the parent or legal custodian alleges a preexisting diagnosis or requests a specific examination. It also requires child protective investigators to inform subjects of investigations about their rights and duties. The bill expands the role of Child Protection Teams, requiring them to consult with pediatricians and other specialists when evaluating reports of medical neglect or assessing the health care needs of medically complex children.