Washington SB5665 mandates reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by various professionals and institutions.

Washington SB5665 requires practitioners, law enforcement, and educational service districts to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities. It outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in investigating these reports, including the use of a risk assessment process and the potential for family assessment responses. The bill also specifies the duties of superintendents of public instruction and educational service district superintendents in handling such reports.

Washington SB5665 mandates reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect by various professionals and institutions.

Washington SB5665 requires practitioners, law enforcement, and educational service districts to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the proper authorities. It outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in investigating these reports, including the use of a risk assessment process and the potential for family assessment responses. The bill also specifies the duties of superintendents of public instruction and educational service district superintendents in handling such reports.