Military Child and Youth Program Abuse and Neglect Notification Act

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to set a policy for military child care centers, Defense Department youth programs, family home day care, and other child care or youth providers that receive Defense Department financial assistance. Under the policy, a program would have to notify a child's parents or guardians within 24 hours after it becomes aware of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of that child in the program. Within 72 hours, the program would also have to notify the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, the Senators from the state where it happened, and the House Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who represents that location.

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Sponsors

• Jill N. Tokuda Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors