Section 86019.2 - Child Abuse Central Index(a) Prior to issuing a license to care for children, the Department shall conduct a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522.1 and Penal Code Section 11170(b)(3). The Department shall check the CACI for the applicant(s), and all individuals subject to a criminal record review, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522(b) and shall approve or deny a facility license, employment, residence or presence in the facility based on the results of the review. (1) The applicant shall submit the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A [3/99] which is incorporated by reference, for state licensed facilities and LIC 198 [4/99] which is incorporated by reference, for county licensed facilities) for all individuals required to be checked, directly to the California Department of Justice at the same time that the individual's fingerprints are submitted for a criminal background check as required by Section 80019(c). (A) Individuals who have submitted the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A) with fingerprints on or after January 1, 1999 need not submit a new check if the individual can transfer their criminal record clearance or exemption pursuant to Section 86019(e) or Section 86019.1(f).(2) The Department shall investigate any reports received from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not deny a license based upon a report form the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.(b) Subsequent to licensure, all individuals subject to a criminal record review, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1522(b), shall complete a Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A [3/99]), prior to employment, residence or initial presence in the facility that cares for children. (1) The licensee shall submit the Child Abuse Central Index checks (LIC 198A [3/99]), directly to the California Department of Justice at the same time that the individual's fingerprints are submitted for a criminal background check as required by Section 86019(d). (A) Individuals who have submitted the Child Abuse Central Index check (LIC 198A) with fingerprints on or after January 1, 1999 need not submit a new check if the individual can transfer their criminal record clearance or exemption pursuant to Section 86019(e) or Section 86019.1(f).(2) The Department shall check the CACI pursuant to Penal Code Section 11170(b)(3), and shall investigate any reports from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not deny a license or take any other administrative action based upon a report from the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.(3) The Department shall investigate any subsequent reports received from the CACI. The investigation shall include, but not be limited to, the review of the investigation report and file prepared by the child protective agency that investigated the child abuse report. The Department shall not revoke a license or take any other administrative action based upon a report from the CACI unless the Department substantiates the allegation of child abuse.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 86019.2
1. Change without regulatory effect adopting section filed 9-14-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 38). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1521, 1522, 1522.04, 1531 and 14564, Health and Safety Code.
1. Change without regulatory effect adopting section filed 9-14-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 38). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.