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 neglect report(s), reports, or both, for employees and uolunteers who are frequently present in child care facilities when children arepresent.

1. (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 examinationoftheehildabuse/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.

   Auth: sections 207.020, RSMo (1986) and 210.150, RSMo (Cum. Supp. 1991).* Original rule filed March 22, 1990, effectiue June 28,199O. *Original authority: 207.020, RSMo (1945), amended 1961,1965,1977,Z98J, 1982,1986 and 21Q.150, RSMo (1975/, amended 1980, 1982, 1985,1986,1988,1991.