DCS information; central registry; exceptions

Added new subsections requiring the department to notify individuals disqualified by central registry checks about their right to apply for exceptions through the board of fingerprinting.

Added certification requirements for employees working in positions providing direct services to children, requiring them to certify under penalty of perjury whether abuse or neglect allegations were made against them.

Added provision stating that individuals granted central registry exceptions are not entitled to employment, licensure, or other benefits solely because of the exception.

Added requirement for state agencies conducting background checks to publish a list of disqualifying acts of abuse or neglect.

Added provision requiring the department to provide all central registry information to the board of fingerprinting for determining registry exceptions.

Modified section 8-807 to expand access to DCS information for oversight purposes, including auditors, accreditation bodies, legislators, and citizen review panels.

Added new subsections to section 41-619.57 establishing expedited review procedures for central registry exceptions with specific timelines for hearings and decisions.

Added requirement that individuals granted central registry exceptions cannot provide direct services to children while the exception determination is pending.