Bill > HB1404

This bill introduces several key provisions aimed at improving child safety and intervention services. First, it requires school corporations to adopt rules establishing a safety plan that outlines steps for seeking assistance from the Department of Child Services when a student needs interventions. The bill mandates that preventative services providers immediately report to the department if an individual is not substantially participating in services and presents an immediate risk to a child's safety. Additionally, the legislation requires the Department of Child Services to initiate an assessment within five days of receiving a report of child abuse or neglect from school personnel, and allows the department to release unredacted reports to a school's designated liaison under specific circumstances involving potential harm to the child or others. The bill also expands the definition of a "child in need of services" to include situations involving peer-on-peer bullying or abusive behavior, especially when parents fail to seek intervention or participate in school disciplinary proceedings. These changes aim to create more proactive and comprehensive approaches to identifying and addressing potential child safety issues, with a particular focus on school-related interventions and support.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1404/details