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NJ A4168
Requires DCPP to consult with Division of Developmental Disabilities following finding of child abuse or neglect to create services plan for person with developmental disability under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
In Committee
10/21/2024
10/21/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, if the court finds that a person who has abused or neglected a child appears to be in need of therapeutic services, the court may order the person to accept such services or an evaluation for services. The services ordered by the court may include, but are not limited to, homemaker services, functional education, and professional therapy. This bill would provide that in cases where the person has a developmental disability and is eligible for services provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in the Department of Human Services, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency would be required make reasonable efforts to consult with DDD to create a plan for services for the person. DDD would also be required to determine an appropriate method to offer the services based on the person's disability.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to consult with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to create a service plan for individuals with developmental disabilities who have been found to have abused or neglected a child. The bill also requires DDD to determine an appropriate method to offer services based on the individual's disability. This is in addition to the current law that allows the court to order an individual found to have abused or neglected a child to accept therapeutic services or an evaluation for such services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Reginald Atkins (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Sterley Stanley (D)*,
Margie Donlon (D),
Mitchelle Drulis (D),
Roy Freiman (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Luanne Peterpaul (D),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Shanique Speight (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Substituted by S720 (1R) (on 12/19/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4168 |
| Analysis - Statement AJU 10/21/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4168_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A4500/4168_I1.HTM |
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