Children: child abuse or child neglect; initial screening for suspected child abuse and neglect cases; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.623).

Summary

The bill changes the state’s child abuse and neglect statute to require that an initial screening be performed whenever abuse or neglect is suspected. It would affect children, families, and the professionals who receive and investigate such reports, with the goal of improving early identification of harm.

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