CR_14-072 The review of a determination of child abuse or neglect

Clearinghouse rule number: CR 14-072

Rule number: Chapters DCF 40

Relating to: Review of determinations of child abuse or neglect

Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

The rule may have an effect on small businesses as defined in s. 227.114 (1) , Stats., in the future, but currently does not.

Section 48.981(3) (cm) , Stats., allows the department to contract with a licensed child welfare agency to fulfill the department’s duties on the review of an initial determination under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 5m. , Stats. The Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare has been administering appeals of child abuse or neglect determinations itself and has no plans to contract with a licensed child welfare agency for duties under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 5m. , Stats., upon implementation of this rule. Section 48.981 (3) (cm) , Stats., does not allow counties to contract out its duties under s. 48.981 (3) (c) 5m. , Stats.

Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees

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