H8093

Expands the definition of "educational program" to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other.

This bill expands the definition of "educational program" for purposes of the abused and neglected children general law to include charter schools, parochial schools, after school programs, camps and various other programs involving children. It also amends provisions of the law relative to reporting of physical, mental or sexual abuse or neglect. The bill requires immediate notification to the department of children, youth and families, or its agent and to the police department in the city or town where the educational program or religious organization is located, or to the Rhode Island.