Chapter 431 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

SB 748

Relating to qualifications of persons involved in child abuse investigations.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the following persons must possess a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education:

(a) A person who conducts an investigation under ORS 419B.020; and

(b) A person who makes the following determinations:

(A) That a child must be taken into protective custody under ORS 419B.150; and

(B) That the child should not be released to the child’s parent or other responsible person under ORS 419B.165 (2).

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) A person who was employed or otherwise engaged by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of conducting investigations or making determinations before the effective date of this 2011 Act, provided the person’s employment or engagement for these purposes has been continuous and uninterrupted.

(b) A law enforcement official as that term is defined in ORS 147.005.

SECTION 2. Section 1 of this 2011 Act applies to child abuse investigations and protective custody determinations made on or after the effective date of this 2011 Act.

Approved by the Governor June 17, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 17, 2011

Effective date January 1, 2012

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