House Concurrent Resolution No. urges the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), in collaboration with the state Department of Education (DOE), to conduct a study on the implementation of online training requirements for mandatory reporters of child abuse as outlined in Children's Code Article 603.1(B). This article mandates that teaching and child care providers complete an annual online training course and that their employers report compliance to the DOE. The resolution highlights concerns regarding the logistics of these requirements and seeks to explore options for improving the training process, including the possibility of in-person training sessions and the creation of a searchable database for tracking training completion.

The resolution requires the DCFS to submit a report of findings, conclusions, and any legislative recommendations to the House and Senate Committees on Education by March 1, 2027. Additionally, the study should assess the costs associated with any proposed changes to the training requirements. The resolution aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process for child abuse, ensuring that all mandatory reporters are adequately trained and compliant with the law.