The bill amends the Child Protection Law by establishing new requirements for training individuals who are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with creating comprehensive training materials in consultation with relevant organizations, which must then be provided to employees of organizations that employ mandatory reporters. Employers are exempt from this requirement if they offer their own training that is updated annually based on the department's materials. Additionally, the department is required to make these training materials publicly available on its website.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that individuals required to report child abuse or neglect must complete the training every three years. If they engage in continuing education that aligns with the training, that time will count towards the three-year requirement. The bill also includes a provision stating that it will only take effect if House Bill No. 4530 is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 722.623
As Passed by the House: 722.623