Bill > SB0418

This bill modifies Michigan's Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act by making several key changes to how child abuse prevention is organized and managed. The bill renames the "state child abuse and neglect prevention board" to the "children trust Michigan board" and moves it from the department of management and budget to the department of health and human services. It updates definitions related to child abuse and neglect, including expanding the definition of sexual abuse and changing terminology from "local council" to "prevention partner." The bill allows the state board to partner with fundraising entities like nonprofit organizations and modifies the composition of the board to include directors from various state agencies. The board's membership requirements are revised to ensure representation from diverse sectors like parents, labor, business, religious, legal, and professional communities. The bill also adjusts how grant funding is distributed to prevention partners, streamlining the criteria for receiving trust fund money and emphasizing collaboration with community resources. Additionally, the bill mandates that the auditor general conduct a comprehensive review of the board's functions and performance every three years, ensuring ongoing accountability and effectiveness in child abuse prevention efforts.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0418