HB2175

Requiring the secretary for children and families to notify the parent of a child who is the subject of an investigation of abuse or neglect of such parent's rights during such investigation and to complete a written report upon closing such an investigation, providing for an agreement between the parent of a child and the secretary if such child is removed from the home during an investigation of abuse or neglect and a parent to withhold certain information except when otherwise ordered by a court.

Introduced·1/30/25
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2175 mandates notification of parents' rights during child abuse or neglect investigations and requires written reports upon investigation.

Kansas HB2175 amends the state's child abuse and neglect laws by requiring the secretary for children and families to notify parents of their rights when an investigation of abuse or neglect is initiated. This includes providing a written summary and verbal notification of the investigation's details and the parent's rights. If a child is removed from the home during the investigation, the parent can enter into an agreement with the secretary, which must be included in the child's case plan.

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Where it stands

Current
Child Welfare and Foster Care Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 7, 2025

1:30 PM

House Child Welfare and Foster Care Hearing

History

Feb 7, 2025

House

House Hearing: Friday, February 7, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 152-S

Jan 30, 2025

House

House Introduced

Jan 30, 2025

House

House Referred to Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care