Children: child abuse or child neglect; definition of child neglect; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).

Added a new definition for 'child care provider' to include owners, operators, employees, or volunteers of child care organizations and adult foster care locations authorized to care for children.

Revised the definition of 'child neglect' to clarify that leaving a child unsupervised is not considered neglect unless the absence places the child at a reasonably foreseeable risk of serious harm.

Updated the definition of 'child neglect' to remove 'grossly negligent' language and replace it with 'failure to intervene,' making the standard more objective and easier to apply.

Added specific examples of independent activities (like traveling to school by bicycle or playing outdoors) that are generally acceptable when parents reasonably consider the child's maturity and ability.