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TEEN TORTURE INC. PREMIERE JULY 11 ON MAX
The Youth Residential Facility Abuse Prevention Act required registration of all youth residential facilities including faith-based organizations providing services. The bill required transparency to guardians of program and services additionally requiring access to medical care and mandated reporters. Legislation can be found here.
SB0132 amended current law to protect students from sexual misconduct, by prohibiting sexual conduct between a student and staff; memorializing that a student cannot provide consent to any employee, contractor, or volunteer of a school.
SB0267 transfered the responsibility of licensing and regulating private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programs from the Board of Private Alternative Adolescent Residential or Outdoor Programs to the Department of Public Health and Human Services. The Department issues licenses, create and enforce standards for health and safety, and conduct inspections. Legislation can be found here.
HB0218 revises laws related to private alternative adolescent residential or outdoor programs in Montana. It introduces additional requirements for licensure, including mandatory criminal and child protection background checks for all personnel with direct access to program participants. The bill increases the frequency of unannounced onsite inspections by the Department of Public Health and Human Services to twice a year, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. It also mandates rules for reporting restraints, reviewing policies, and ensuring communication between youths and their parents or guardians. Legislation can be found here.
This rule change from the Office of Training Investigations and Safety (OTIS) strengthens protections for youth participating in outdoor youth programs. New rules can be found here.
Senate Bill 749 from the 81st Oregon Legislative Assembly requires residential care referral agents to be registered with the Department of Human Services and adhere to specific standards and reporting requirements. It mandates that referral agents provide detailed disclosures to clients about facilities, including licensing status and any violations. The bill also designates referral agents as mandatory reporters of child abuse and classifies violations of its provisions as unfair trade practices. Legislation can be found here.
Washington state legislation allows public funding for special education services in approved private schools. School districts determine which students qualify and develop service plans. Private schools must meet standards set by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to gain approval and receive funding. This ensures public resources are used for qualified programs that meet the needs of students with disabilities. Legislation can be found here.
SB 5515 aims to increase state oversight of residential facilities and private schools to protect children from abuse and neglect. It mandates that the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and the Department of Health work together to monitor these facilities. Licensing requirements will be imposed on residential private schools unless they are accredited by an approved body. Additionally, it requires facilities to share records and information with DCYF during investigations of child abuse or neglect and outlines a reporting process for oversight effectiveness. Legislation can be found here.
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