House Concurrent Resolution No. ___, introduced by Representative Freeman, urges the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to collaborate with the state Department of Education (DOE) to study the implementation of online training requirements for school employees regarding the reporting of child abuse, as outlined in Children's Code Article 603.1(B). This article mandates that all teaching and child care providers complete an annual online training course and that their employers report compliance to the DOE. The resolution highlights concerns about 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. The study will also consider the costs associated with any proposed changes to the training requirements. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of child abuse reporting training for school employees and ensure that all mandatory reporters are adequately prepared to fulfill their responsibilities.