To require military child and youth programs to provide prompt notice of alleged or suspected neglect or abuse of children to the parents or guardians of those children, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Title 10 USC to require DoD child and youth programs to notify parents within 24 hours and Congressional representatives within 72 hours when child abuse or neglect is alleged or suspected. It relies on reporting requirements and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Child Welfare and Social Welfare.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Department of Defense administrative and legal staff responsible for child care policy implementation would take on compliance duties and Congressional Armed Services Committees and members representing affected districts would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Amends Title 10 USC to require DoD child and youth programs to notify parents within 24 hours and Congressional representatives within 72 hours when child abuse or neglect is alleged or suspected.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill amends Title 10 USC to require DoD child and youth programs to notify parents within 24 hours and Congressional representatives within 72 hours when child abuse or neglect is alleged or suspected.
Key Policy Areas
Child Welfare, Social Welfare
Primary Purpose
The bill amends Title 10 USC to require DoD child and youth programs to notify parents within 24 hours and Congressional representatives within 72 hours when child abuse or neglect is alleged or suspected.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Notification Requirements
Identified Costs
- Department of Defense administrative and legal staff responsible for child care policy implementation
- Congressional Armed Services Committees and members representing affected districts
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Tokuda (for herself, Mr. Moore of Utah, Ms. Jacobs, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of Defense administrative and legal staff responsible for child care policy implementation
Congressional Armed Services Committees and members representing affected districts
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Defense
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A military child development center, a Department of Defense youth program, a family home day care, or a provider of child care services or youth program services that receives financial assistance under section 1798
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