PURPOSE: This rule defines terms and explains usage for terms used in the release of information pertaining to the nature and disposition of child abuse and/or neglect report(s), for employees and volunteers who are frequently present in child care facilities when children are present.
- (1) Central registry checks means the child abuse/neglect screening, review of investigative reports and preparation of response for information pertaining to the nature and disposition of any report(s) revealed by the examination of the child abuse/neglect central registry, as a result of a request from any facility, agency, school or other entity as specified in Missouri law which is providing care for children. AUTHORITY: sections 207.020, RSMo 1986 and 210.150, RSMo Supp. 1991.* Original rule filed March 22, 1990, effective June 28, 1990.
*Original authority: 207.020, RSMo 1945, amended 1961, 1965, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1986 and 210.150, RSMo 1975, amended 1980, 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1991.