Louisiana SB237 amends child welfare laws, focusing on reporting requirements, investigation protocols, and protections for child victims.
Louisiana SB237 revises child welfare laws, emphasizing reporting requirements, investigation protocols, and protections for child victims. It mandates that principals and school administrators report suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and law enforcement. The bill requires DCFS to notify law enforcement within 48 hours of receiving a report involving a school employee. It also mandates that schools check a database of reported cases before hiring employees.
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