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New Kentucky Law Closes Gaps in Child Abuse Reporting

A new Kentucky law closes gaps in child abuse reporting and prevention laws and strengthens supports for at-risk families. Senate Bill 229 requires suspected cases of maltreatment by an employee of a state agency be reported accurately and in a timely manner, streamlines the chain of command for reporting abuse, and allows child welfare case hearings to be transferred to the Office of Legal Services within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Shannon Moody, chief policy and strategy officer for Kentucky Youth Advocates, said the law also allows the department to reach out to families who might be struggling but do not fully meet the criteria for an investigation. . ....

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Governor signs nine pieces of legislation related to law enforcement, crime victms, children in school

By Tom LatekKentucky TodayGov. Andy Beshear has signed nine pieces of legislation passed by the 2023 General Assembly into law that increase public safety by supporting law enforcement and bette ....

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