S.2224

Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2224 mandates the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Education to create policies and procedures for child abuse.

New Jersey S2224 requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Education (DOE) to establish policies and procedures for detecting and investigating child abuse and neglect and for promoting child abuse prevention during public health emergencies that necessitate restrictions on person-to-person contact. The bill mandates the DCF to develop an online training program for school employees on the detection and prevention of child abuse, inclusive of how to do so during a public health emergency.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee