Louisiana SB237 amends child welfare laws, enhancing reporting, investigation, and protection measures for children.
Louisiana SB237 revises child welfare laws to improve reporting, investigation, and protection measures for children. It mandates that mandatory reporters follow up oral reports with written ones within five days. The bill requires the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to notify reporters that they may be contacted for further information. It also requires DCFS to request an instanter order for emergency removal or safety plans for children in need of care. The bill mandates annual training for mandatory reporters on identifying signs of abuse and neglect.
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