Kansas HB2352 mandates reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by various professionals, exempting ordained ministers unless reporting would.

Kansas HB2352 revises reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect. It mandates that licensed medical professionals, mental health providers, educators, social service workers, and others report suspicions to the appropriate authorities. A duly ordained minister of religion is also required to report, except when doing so would violate the penitential communication privilege. The bill outlines penalties for failing to report, making false reports, or interfering with reporting.

Kansas HB2352 mandates reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by various professionals, exempting ordained ministers unless reporting would.

Kansas HB2352 revises reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and neglect. It mandates that licensed medical professionals, mental health providers, educators, social service workers, and others report suspicions to the appropriate authorities. A duly ordained minister of religion is also required to report, except when doing so would violate the penitential communication privilege. The bill outlines penalties for failing to report, making false reports, or interfering with reporting.