Modifies provisions relating to health screenings for a child taken into the custody of the children's division

Summary

The bill sets deadlines for a full pediatric exam within 72 hours of a child entering the children’s division and a follow‑up developmental, behavioral and emotional assessment within 30 days. It also defines terms such as abuse, neglect, and the central registry of abusers, and outlines how screening results should be used to guide treatment and services. The measure aims to ensure early identification of health and safety concerns for children in state care.

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