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NJ A2831
NJ A2831Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Education (DOE) to establish policies and procedures related to child abuse and neglect, as well as child abuse prevention, during certain public health emergencies that necessitate social distancing and other restrictions on person-to-person contact. The key provisions include: requiring DCF to publicize reporting options, allowing remote investigations and case management, preparing and disseminating educational materials, and collecting and analyzing data on child abuse reports during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also requires DOE and DCF to develop an online training program for school employees on detecting and preventing child abuse during public health emergencies, and to ensure students and families can remotely access information and services related to child abuse and neglect.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (on 06/22/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A2831 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 7/14/23; 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AAP 6/22/23 1R | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_S2.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement AWC 5/11/23 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A3000/2831_I1.PDF |
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