Illinois § 8.2a
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.2a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.2a.
Developmental and social-emotional screening; indicated finding of abuse or neglect. The Department shall conduct a developmental and social-emotional screening within 45 days after the Department is granted temporary custody of a child. When a child under the age of 3 is engaged in intact family services, the Department shall offer to conduct a developmental screening within 60 days after the Department opens the case. For children in intact cases who are ages 3 through 5, the intact caseworker shall refer the child for a developmental screening. The Department shall promulgate rules necessary for the implementation of this Section. (Source: P.A. 97-930, eff. 8-10-12.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8.2a
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.2a cover?
Section 8.2a is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 8.2a?
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