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KS · HB2589CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

Prohibiting the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect, requiring the secretary to inform anonymous reporters of such prohibition and other pertinent information regarding reporting child abuse and neglect and allowing law enforcement agencies to accept anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect.

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This bill changes how child abuse or neglect reports are handled in Kansas. The Secretary for Children and Families will no longer accept anonymous reports, but will inform anonymous callers about this rule and other reporting details. Law enforcement agencies will still be able to accept anonymous reports, and their records will keep reporter information confidential.

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