This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding new identification requirements for Department of Child Safety (DCS) caseworkers when visiting children in their care at schools. Specifically, it would require caseworkers to present both their DCS identification and a valid driver license or nonoperating identification license. This requirement would be enforced by the schools, ensuring that caseworkers provide the necessary identification before interacting with the child.

The bill introduces new sections to Title 8 and Title 15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically sections 8-530.08 and 15-160.03, which outline these identification requirements. The current law does not specify such identification protocols, thus this bill aims to enhance security and verification processes during school visits by DCS caseworkers. The provisions of the bill would take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-530.08, 15-160.03