41-3-129. Certificate renewal -- continuing education. (1) A certified child protection specialist shall renew the specialist's certification annually using a process specified by department rule, which must include proof of completion of at least 20 hours of continuing education developed or approved by the department.
(2) The continuing education may include any topic listed in subsection (1) of 41-3-128 and must include at least one unit focused on:
(a) ethics; and
(b) recent developments in governing law or rule.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 520, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 3. Child Abuse and Neglect
41-3-101. Declaration of policy
41-3-103. Jurisdiction and venue
41-3-104. Renumbered 41-3-1122
41-3-105. Renumbered 41-3-1125
41-3-106. Prosecution of offenders
41-3-107. Interagency cooperation
41-3-108. Child protective teams
41-3-109. Proceedings subject to Indian Child Welfare Act
41-3-110. Audio or video testimony allowed
41-3-112. Appointment of court-appointed special advocate -- guardian ad litem
41-3-115. Foster care review committee -- foster care reviews -- permanency hearings
41-3-116. and 41-3-117 reserved
41-3-119. Foster parent counseling services
41-3-120. Liability insurance for foster parents
41-3-124. through 41-3-126 reserved
41-3-127. Certification required for use of title -- exceptions
41-3-128. Certificate requirements -- supervision -- fees
41-3-129. Certificate renewal -- continuing education
41-3-130. Implementation of certification requirement for child protection specialists