Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Department of Education (DOE) to create policies for detecting, investigating, and preventing child abuse and neglect during public health emergencies that require social distancing (like the COVID-19 pandemic). Key provisions include enabling remote reporting and investigations via phone/video, developing public awareness campaigns about child safety during emergencies, and requiring schools to provide remote access to abuse prevention resources and behavioral health assessments for at-risk students. DCF must also collect and analyze child abuse report data from the pandemic, then submit a comparative report to the Governor and Legislature within one year, including recommendations for future emergencies. The bill mandates free online training for school staff on identifying abuse remotely and requires school districts to implement these protocols during emergencies.