1. I. If a report is screened-in for investigation of abuse or neglect, the department shall collect information concerning the military status of the parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the report and shall share information about the allegation with the appropriate military authorities.

2. II. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the military family advocacy program of a military installation with respect to child abuse and neglect investigations. For the purposes of this section, "military family advocacy program" shall mean the program established by the United States Department of Defense to address child abuse and neglect in military families. Such memorandum of understanding shall establish procedures and protocols for:

   1. (a) Identifying an individual alleged to have committed abuse or neglect as military personnel;
   2. (b) Reporting to a military family advocacy program when an investigation implicating military personnel has been initiated; and
   3. (c) Maintaining confidentiality requirements under state and federal law.

Source. 2022, 77:3, eff. Nov. 16, 2022.