Bill > HB707

This bill, known as Kei'Mani's Law, enacts several changes related to child welfare and protection. It mandates that all public school districts, community schools, STEM schools, and college-preparatory boarding schools appoint a "child protection liaison" who will serve as a point of contact for child abuse or neglect cases involving students, monitor these cases, and utilize the statewide automated child welfare information system. This system, managed by the Department of Children and Youth, will be enhanced to include real-time notifications to relevant agencies, including law enforcement and schools, when a child abuse or neglect report is entered. The bill also requires specific training for these liaisons and mandates that the Department of Children and Youth report quarterly to the General Assembly on the system's compliance and performance. Additionally, it amends existing laws concerning the reporting of child abuse and neglect, ensuring that the statewide child welfare information system is updated promptly and remains active until cases are resolved or services are no longer needed.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb707