New York A04045 amends the family court act to modify findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings.

New York A04045 amends the family court act to change how findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings are handled. The bill requires courts to inform respondents that admissions or consents to findings will result in reports being made to the state central register. These reports may be disclosed to employers screening applicants for positions involving contact with children and to child care agencies for foster or adoptive parent applications. The bill also modifies the duration for which findings remain in the register and the conditions under which they can be sealed.

New York A04045 amends the family court act to modify findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings.

New York A04045 amends the family court act to change how findings in child abuse or neglect proceedings are handled. The bill requires courts to inform respondents that admissions or consents to findings will result in reports being made to the state central register. These reports may be disclosed to employers screening applicants for positions involving contact with children and to child care agencies for foster or adoptive parent applications. The bill also modifies the duration for which findings remain in the register and the conditions under which they can be sealed.