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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.148 194th (Current)

An Act enhancing child welfare protections

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enhance child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Robyn K. Kennedy

Enhancing child welfare protections

Updates DCF reporting requirements, codifies and makes essential changes to the OCA enabling statute, updates and creates mandated reporter training, ensures essential documents travel with foster children to new school placements.
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