Short Title; Intent and Purpose of Article

Persons Required to Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect. Any Person Permitted to Report. Reporting Responsibilities. Cooperative Arrangements for Investigation; Written Findings; Report. Mandatory Reporting and Post-Mortem Investigation of Deaths. Immunity from Liability. Penalty for Failure to Report. Recordkeeping Duties of Child Protective Services. Duties of Child Protective Services Concerning Reports of Abuse. Duties of Child Protective Services. Confidentiality. Regulations; Authority to Make. Severability Clause.