New York A03970 amends the social services law to clarify the timeline and criteria for child protective services to determine if a report is.

New York A03970 amends the social services law to specify that child protective services must determine within sixty days or as soon as appropriate whether a report is "indicated" or "unfounded." This determination must be made after conducting an initial investigation and reviewing the family's history. A report is considered "unfounded" if there is a history of prior unfounded reports or if the report appears to have been made for harassment purposes, and no new concerns about the safety of the children are uncovered. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A03970 amends the social services law to clarify the timeline and criteria for child protective services to determine if a report is.

New York A03970 amends the social services law to specify that child protective services must determine within sixty days or as soon as appropriate whether a report is "indicated" or "unfounded." This determination must be made after conducting an initial investigation and reviewing the family's history. A report is considered "unfounded" if there is a history of prior unfounded reports or if the report appears to have been made for harassment purposes, and no new concerns about the safety of the children are uncovered. This act takes effect immediately.