Directs Department of Human Services to find public education program responsible for founded reports of abuse in specified circumstances. Modifies definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to include violations of existing laws prohibiting infliction of corporal punishment on students.
Modifies definition of "abuse" for purposes of child abuse to include violations of existing laws prohibiting use of restraint and seclusion on students. Restores definition on July 1, 2028.
Directs department to submit quarterly reports to Legislative Assembly regarding investigations of abuse involving child and school employee, contractor, agent or volunteer.
Prohibits department in specified circumstances from substantiating allegation of abuse against personnel of public education program who have not been appropriately trained. Repeals prohibition on June 30, 2028.
Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
A-Engrossed: 339.285, 419B.019
B-Engrossed: 339.285, 419B.019
Enrolled: 339.285, 419B.019