STATE OF OKLAHOMA

2nd Session of the 52nd Legislature (2010)

SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION 59	By:	Marlatt

AS INTRODUCED

A Concurrent Resolution encouraging child care facilities to offer training on identifying and reporting incidents of child abuse and neglect to their employees; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy reports that over thirty (30) incidents of child abuse or neglect are confirmed each day in Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, according to the non-profit, non-partisan organization Every Child Matters, Oklahoma has the highest number of child abuse fatalities in the nation; and
WHEREAS, many Oklahoma children spend several hours a week under the care and supervision of child care facilities; and
WHEREAS, child care workers can provide a vital service by identifying and reporting incidents of abuse and neglect of children under their supervision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN:
THAT the Oklahoma Legislature encourages child care facilities to offer training and education to its employees on how to identify and report incidents of child abuse and neglect.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Director of the Department of Human Services.

52-2-2415	JM	4/26/2010 11:21:16 AM