Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 7. Source pages: 7.
Act 122 adds an issue to the Children's Code, considerations of child abuse reporting regarding pregnancy of young girls.
The current language begins "… Notwithstanding any claim of privileged communication, any mandatory reporter who has cause to believe that a child's physical or mental health or welfare is endangered as a result of abuse or neglect or that abuse or neglect was a contributing factor in a child's death shall report in accordance with Article 610."
Act 122 adds new language, "(b) For purposes of this Article, the pregnancy of a child under the age of thirteen years shall constitute cause to consider whether the child has been abused."
The requirement became effective upon the Governor's signing.
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