New York S00551 requires child protective services to inform parents and caretakers of their rights during an investigation.

New York S00551 mandates that child protective services must orally and in writing disclose specific information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation. This disclosure must occur at the initial point of contact and include details about the rights of the person under investigation. The information provided must be in the parent or caretaker's preferred language and include details such as the right to not permit entry, the right to be informed of the allegations, and the right to have an attorney present during questioning.

New York S00551 requires child protective services to inform parents and caretakers of their rights during an investigation.

New York S00551 mandates that child protective services must orally and in writing disclose specific information to parents and caretakers who are the subject of a child protective services investigation. This disclosure must occur at the initial point of contact and include details about the rights of the person under investigation. The information provided must be in the parent or caretaker's preferred language and include details such as the right to not permit entry, the right to be informed of the allegations, and the right to have an attorney present during questioning.