Amends TCA Title 37 and Title 71.
Tennessee SB2220 requires the Department of Children’s Services to complete investigations of child care agencies involving allegations of child abuse or child sexual abuse within 45 days of starting the investigation, unless good cause is shown. This bill specifically excludes investigations into allegations against operators or employees of the child care agency from this time frame. The legislation aims to expedite the investigative process for child care agencies while maintaining a separate protocol for individual staff allegations.
Tennessee SB2220 requires the Department of Children’s Services to complete investigations of child care agencies involving allegations of child abuse or child sexual abuse within 45 days of starting the investigation, unless good cause is shown. This bill specifically excludes investigations into allegations against operators or employees of the child care agency from this time frame. The legislation aims to expedite the investigative process for child care agencies while maintaining a separate protocol for individual staff allegations.
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