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Relating to notifying an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect of the person's right to request an administrative review of the department's findings after an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 682 requires the Department of Family and Protective
Services to verbally notify an alleged perpetrator of child abuse or neglect they may request an administrative review of the department’s findings
under its review of department investigations. This notification must be documented in the case file
the department provided. The right to such a review already exists in current law, but the notice requirement does not.
Texas Action supports HB 682 because it would create greater transparency within the Department of Family and Protective Services. More importantly, this bill would enhance due process by requiring that a person (likely the parent or guardian) be notified of their right to recourse if they feel the findings of abuse were wrong.
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