New York S00504 allows school officials to temporarily keep a child suspected of abuse or maltreatment until a police or child protective services.
New York S00504 amends the social services law to authorize school administrators to temporarily retain custody of a child suspected of being abused or maltreated. This temporary custody can be exercised until a police officer or a child protective services official arrives to assess whether it is safe to return the child to their parent or guardian. This measure aims to protect children who may be in immediate danger.
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