42 USC 5106f - Reports

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 18, 2024

§ 5106f.

Reports

(a)

Coordination efforts

(b)

Effectiveness of State programs and technical assistance

(c)

Study and report relating to citizen review panels

(1)

In general

The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the effectiveness of citizen review panels, established under section 5106a(c) of this title, in achieving the stated function of such panels under section 5106a(c)(4)(A) of this title of—

(A)

examining the policies, procedures, and practices of State and local child protection agencies; and

(B)

evaluating the extent to which such State and local child protection agencies are fulfilling their child protection responsibilities, as described in clauses (i) through (iii) of section 5106a(c)(4)(A) of this title.

(2)

Content of study

The study described in paragraph (1) shall be completed in a manner suited to the unique design of citizen review panels, including consideration of the variability among the panels within and between States. The study shall include the following:

(A)

Data describing the membership, organizational structure, operation, and administration of all citizen review panels and the total number of such panels in each State.

(B)

A detailed summary of the extent to which collaboration and information-sharing occurs between citizen review panels and State child protective services agencies or any other entities or State agencies. The summary shall include a description of the outcomes that result from collaboration and information sharing.

(C)

Evidence of the adherence and responsiveness to the reporting requirements under section 5106a(c)(6) of this title by citizen review panels and States.

(3)

Report

(d)

Study and report relating to immunity from prosecution for professional consultation in suspected and known instances of child abuse and neglect

(1)

Study

(2)

Report

(Pub. L. 93–247, title I, § 110, formerly § 13, as added Pub. L. 100–294, title I, § 101, Apr. 25, 1988, 102 Stat. 116; renumbered title I, § 112, and amended Pub. L. 101–126, § 3(a)(1), (2), (b)(6), Oct. 25, 1989, 103 Stat. 764, 765; renumbered § 110 and amended Pub. L. 104–235, title I, § 113(a)(1)(B), (3), Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3079; Pub. L. 108–36, title I, § 118, June 25, 2003, 117 Stat. 813; Pub. L. 111–320, title I, § 118, Dec. 20, 2010, 124 Stat. 3475.)

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