(a) The Department of Children and Families shall conduct, at least annually, random quality assurance reviews of reports and investigations that a child has been abused or neglected by a school employee, as defined in section 53a-65. If, as a result of such review, the department discovers any issues in any report or investigation, the department shall take any necessary action to correct or satisfy such problem or issue. The department shall use such reviews to assess the quality and conduct of such investigations.
(b) The Department of Children and Families shall review, at least annually, with the Department of Education all records and information relating to reports and investigations that a child has been abused and neglected by a school employee, as defined in section 53a-65, in the Department of Children and Families' possession to ensure that records and information are being shared properly. The departments shall address and correct any omissions or other problems in the records and information-sharing process of the departments.
(P.A. 11-93, S. 14.)
History: P.A. 11-93 effective July 1, 2011.