Section 75-03-36-16 - [Effective 4/1/2024] Child abuse and neglect1. The child-placing agency shall follow the mandated procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect as outlined in North Dakota Century Code section 50-25.1-03. Upon hire and annually thereafter, all employees and nonemployees shall certify having read the law requiring the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect, North Dakota Century Code chapter 50-25.1, and having read and received a copy of the child-placing agency's written child abuse and neglect procedures. All employees and nonemployees are required to report suspected child abuse and neglect.2. The child-placing agency shall develop policy for handling any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect involving a child-placing agency employee, nonemployee, foster care provider, prospective foster care provider, adult household member, or prospective adoptive parent. These procedures must include:a. A provision that ensures any individual having knowledge of or reasonable cause to suspect that a child is abused or neglected reports the circumstances to child protection intake;b. A provision for preventing a recurrence of the alleged incident pending an assessment; andc. Approval from the department indicating the individual is determined rehabilitated if the child-placing agency employee, nonemployee, foster care provider, adult household member, or prospective adoptive parent has been the subject of a confirmed decision in a report of child abuse or neglect or has been convicted of a direct bearing offense.N.D. Admin Code 75-03-36-16
Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-392, April 2024, effective 4/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 50-11-03, 50-12-05
Law Implemented: NDCC 50-12-03, 50-12-05, 50-25.1-03