Bill > SB1493

This bill establishes new identification requirements for Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers when they visit a child at school for an interview. Specifically, the bill requires caseworkers to present their official DCS identification when conducting school visits, and they may be asked to show a valid driver's license or non-operating identification license if requested. Schools are prohibited from keeping digital or physical records of the caseworker's personal identifying information, though they may retain a record of the caseworker's official DCS identification. If a caseworker cannot provide the required identification, they must provide the school with contact information for their DCS office, and the school must then contact that office to verify the caseworker's identification and employment. This legislation appears aimed at protecting both the privacy of caseworkers and establishing clear protocols for school interactions with child welfare professionals, ensuring that children can be interviewed safely and with proper verification of the caseworker's official status.

Education, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82917