(a) The Office of the Child Advocate, in consultation with the child fatality review panel, established pursuant to 46a-13l, shall conduct a study regarding the causes and rates of child fatalities in the state.
(b) Not later than July 1, 2016, and annually thereafter, the Child Advocate shall submit a report, in accordance with section 11-4a, to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to children and education regarding the causes and rates of child fatalities in the state.
(c) Not later than sixty days after receiving the annual report submitted by the Child Advocate pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the joint standing committees of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to children and education shall hold a joint public forum regarding the causes and rates of child fatalities in the state.
(P.A. 15-221, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 15-221 effective July 2, 2015.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 813a - Office of the Victim Advocate. Office of the Child Advocate
Section 46a-13b. - Office of the Victim Advocate established.
Section 46a-13c. - Responsibilities of the Victim Advocate.
Section 46a-13d. - Access to information. Rights and powers.
Section 46a-13f. - Advisory committee established.
Section 46a-13g. - Limitation re filing appearance for victim.
Section 46a-13h. - Advisory committee established.
Section 46a-13k. - Office of the Child Advocate established.
Section 46a-13m. - Access to information.
Section 46a-13n. - Confidentiality of information.
Section 46a-13o. - Representation of child. Judgments or settlements for compensation.
Section 46a-13p. - Indemnification of employees and volunteers.
Section 46a-13q. - Advisory committee established.
Section 46a-13r. - Advisory committee; established; responsibilities.
Section 46a-13s. - Causes and rates of child fatalities. Annual report.