(a) The state panel shall prepare and make available to the governor, the legislature, and the public an annual report containing a summary of the activities of the panel conducted under AS 47.14.205 - 47.14.295 and recommendations for the improvement of child protection services in the state.
(b) Not later than six months after the date on which the report is released under (a) of this section, the department shall submit a written response to the report. The department's response must include a description of whether and how the department will incorporate the recommendations of the panel, where appropriate.