United States · Bill · S
S. 561 (97th)
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Opportunities Amendments of 1981
Introduced
24 February 1981
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Referred to Subcommittee on Aging, Family and Human Services.
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Summary
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Opportunities Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to extend through fiscal year 1986 the authorizations of appropriations for the child abuse prevention and treatment program and for centers to treat problems relating to sexual abuse of children. Continues provisions for earmarking such funds through fiscal year 1986. Requires that a State, in order to receive assistance under such Act, have in effect a State law which provides protection from adverse job actions for persons reporting instances of child abuse and neglect occurring in public or private residential institutions. Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 to declare that title II of such Act may be cited as the "Adoption Opportunities Act of 1978." Extends the authorization of appropriations under such Act for the adoption reform program through fiscal year 1986.
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summary · EN · 24 February 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/561
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