DCS; abuse investigation; protective parent

Summary

The bill forces the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to start an investigation and protective steps whenever a credible abuse or neglect report comes in, regardless of whether one parent is designated as a protective parent. It also obligates DCS to publish yearly data on cases it declined to intervene in, including reasons and outcomes. The goal is to ensure children’s safety is assessed consistently and transparently.

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