Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 695, also known as the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing child protection measures. The bill seeks to improve the safety of children by requiring organizations that serve vulnerable populations, such as children and the elderly, to conduct thorough background checks on their employees and volunteers.

Specifically, the bill mandates that organizations that receive federal funding and work with children or other vulnerable populations must conduct comprehensive background checks on all employees and volunteers. These background checks would include criminal history checks, sex offender registry checks, and checks of child abuse and neglect registries.

Additionally, the bill establishes a national resource center to provide guidance and support to organizations in implementing these background check requirements. The goal of this resource center is to ensure that organizations have the necessary tools and information to effectively screen their employees and volunteers and prevent individuals with a history of abuse or neglect from working with vulnerable populations. Overall, the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 aims to strengthen child protection measures and ensure the safety of children in organizations that receive federal funding. By requiring comprehensive background checks and providing support to organizations in implementing these checks, the bill seeks to prevent individuals with a history of abuse or neglect from working with vulnerable populations.