Montana SB272 establishes rules of conduct for child protection specialists and outlines procedures for handling complaints against them.

Montana SB272 creates specific rules of conduct for child protection specialists, emphasizing the use of unbiased professionals during service coordination. It mandates that complaints against these specialists be filed with the commissioner of political practices. The bill outlines the commissioner's jurisdiction, the process for investigating complaints, and the potential penalties for violations. It also details the circumstances under which case information can be disclosed, ensuring confidentiality while allowing necessary sharing to protect children.

Montana SB272 establishes rules of conduct for child protection specialists and outlines procedures for handling complaints against them.

Montana SB272 creates specific rules of conduct for child protection specialists, emphasizing the use of unbiased professionals during service coordination. It mandates that complaints against these specialists be filed with the commissioner of political practices. The bill outlines the commissioner's jurisdiction, the process for investigating complaints, and the potential penalties for violations. It also details the circumstances under which case information can be disclosed, ensuring confidentiality while allowing necessary sharing to protect children.