Missouri HB2745 modifies health screenings for children taken into custody by the children's division.
Missouri HB2745 mandates developmental, behavioral, and emotional screenings for children within 30 days of entering custody. It requires a complete physical examination by a pediatrician within 72 hours of entry into custody. Children whose screenings indicate an area of concern may complete a comprehensive health, psychodiagnostic, or developmental assessment within 60 days. The bill also allows children's services providers and agencies access to all medical records.
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