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California Assembly Bill 506: Key Requirements and Compliance
California’s Assembly Bill 506 (AB506) was signed into law on September 16, 2021, and became effective on January 1, 2022. This legislation imposes new requirements on youth-serving organizations in three main areas: screening, training, and policies. Additionally, insurance carriers are permitted to verify compliance with these mandates.
Key Requirements
Background Checks
- All administrators, employees, and volunteers must undergo a background check. Individuals with a history of child abuse are prohibited from working or volunteering in youth-serving organizations.
Training
- All administrators, employees, and regular volunteers must complete training on child abuse and neglect reporting.
Policies and Procedures
- Organizations must develop and implement child abuse prevention policies, including:
- Reporting suspected child abuse incidents to appropriate entities as outlined in Section 11165.9 of the California Penal Code.
- Ensuring at least two mandated reporters are present when employees and volunteers are supervising or in contact with children.
- Insurers may request proof of compliance as part of their loss control and underwriting programs.
- Organizations must develop and implement child abuse prevention policies, including:
Determining Applicability
According to the law, a “youth service organization” is defined as any organization employing or utilizing the services of mandated reporters as per Section 111.65.7(a)(7) of the Penal Code. Praesidium advises that all organizations providing services or programs to youth should comply with these requirements. Additionally, a “regular volunteer” is defined as a volunteer aged 18 or older who has direct contact with or supervision of children for over 16 hours per month or 32 hours per year.
Meeting Screening Requirements
Organizations must at minimum conduct fingerprinted background checks through the California Department of Justice, which covers criminal convictions within California. Organizations must also inform parents if an individual with offenses such as sexual assault, public indecency, child abandonment and neglect, unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, child endangerment, or child abuse is employed or allowed to volunteer. Notification must be given at least 10 days before the individual starts their duties.
Meeting Training Requirements
The law mandates that all administrators, employees, and regular volunteers complete training on child abuse and neglect identification and reporting. This can be satisfied by any course covering California’s reporting requirements and procedures, such as California’s free Mandated Reporter Training course. However, this course is 4 hours long and may lack comprehensive abuse prevention information. Praesidium provides additional training resources that exceed AB506 requirements.
Meeting Policy Requirements
Youth-serving organizations must establish and enforce child abuse prevention policies and procedures, which include:
- Reporting suspected child abuse incidents as required by Section 11165.9 of the California Penal Code.
- Ensuring the presence of at least two mandated reporters during interactions with or supervision of children.
Beyond Compliance
Adhering to AB506 alone may not be sufficient to fully protect youth or meet industry standards. Praesidium recommends additional measures:
Enhanced Background Checks
- Multi-state criminal records search.
- National sex offender registry check.
- Social-security-number trace and alias search.
- County-level searches in every county where the applicant has lived, worked, or attended school over the past seven years.
Comprehensive Training
- Policies related to abuse prevention and response.
- Maintaining appropriate boundaries with youth.
- Effective monitoring and supervision for high-risk activities.
- Recognizing and responding to youth-to-youth sexual activity and abuse.
- Responding to boundary violations and allegations of abuse.
Robust Policies
- Clear definitions of acceptable and unacceptable behavior between adults and youth, and among youth themselves.
- Procedures for managing high-risk activities to prevent abuse.
AB 506 Information
Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2021 and took effect on January 1, 2022. AB 506 is codified as Section 18975 within Chapter 2.9 of the Youth Service Organizations, part of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.
Under existing California law, any business providing services to minors must inform parents or guardians about their background check policies for employees. AB 506 strengthens protections for minors by requiring Youth Service Organizations to:
1. Ensure administrators, employees, and regular volunteers complete child abuse and neglect reporting training (also known as Mandated Reporting Training).
2. Mandate that administrators, employees, and full-time volunteers undergo background checks per Section 11105.3 of the Penal Code to screen for individuals with a history of child abuse.
3. Develop and implement child abuse prevention policies and procedures.
4. Allow insurers to request compliance information before issuing liability insurance to youth service organizations.
A response (criminal history or no criminal history) is then sent to the agency requesting the Live Scan. If an applicant has no criminal history, a response should be sent from the DOJ to the requesting agency in approximately 3 to 7 days.
Following the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history, AB 506 was enacted to prevent similar crises, particularly the one involving the Boy Scouts of America. This legislation aims to prevent child abuse and sexual abuse within youth service organizations and businesses that provide services to minors.
Under AB 506, a “business that provides services to minors” is defined as one that:
– Primarily aims to provide extracurricular services or instruction to individuals under 18 years of age.
– Employs adults who have supervisory or disciplinary authority over children.
Many youth service organizations rely on volunteers. AB 506 applies its requirements to “regular volunteers” in addition to administrators and employees. According to AB 506, a regular volunteer is defined as someone who volunteers:
– 16 hours or more per month, or
– 32 hours or more per year
Under AB 506, administrators, employees, and regular volunteers of youth service organizations are required to complete child abuse and neglect reporting training, commonly known as mandated reporter training. This training educates volunteers about their duties and responsibilities as mandated reporters in California. It covers legal definitions of child abuse and neglect, how to recognize signs of abuse, and how to report suspected cases of child abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse.
AB 506 specifies that organizations may use the mandated reporter training provided by the Office of Child Abuse Prevention in the State Department of Social Services. Volunteer-specific training is available at mandatedreporterca.com.
Take Volunteer Training from CDSS: Click Here
To ensure that individuals with a history of child abuse are excluded from working or volunteering at youth service organizations, AB 506 mandates background checks for administrators, employees, and regular volunteers. These background checks must be conducted in accordance with Section 11105.3 of the Penal Code, which requires the following:
– The employer must request all convictions or arrests pending adjudication from the California Department of Justice.
– The request must include the applicant’s fingerprints and be submitted using a form approved by the California Department of Justice.
Step One: Determine Authorization Status
Check Authorization: Before fingerprinting potential applicants for background checks, your agency must apply with the DOJ to become an authorized applicant agency unless already designated by law. Note that the DOJ will only approve an organization if authorized by statute. The authorizing statute will specify the level of service you are authorized to receive (i.e., California criminal history information only or both California and Federal criminal history information).
Step Two: Submit Authorization Request Forms
Authorization Packet: All organizations should use the Youth Organization and Human Resources ONLY authorization request packet. This packet is for agencies with employees or volunteers responsible for the care and security of children, the elderly, the handicapped, or the mentally impaired. Be aware that the application is lengthy and will take some time to complete.
Step Three: Subsequent Arrest Notifications
Request Notifications: It is recommended to request subsequent arrest notifications for applicants. While not mandatory, this service will automatically notify you of any subsequent violations reported for your employees and/or volunteers.
Step Four: Await Authorization Approval
Approval Notification: You will receive written notification when you can start sending applicants to be fingerprinted.
Once your organization is approved, you may begin sending applicants to be fingerprinted.
Step One: Choose the Correct Form
Form Selection: Ensure applicants present the required form with your organization’s information included. Typically, your organization will use Form 8016 – Request for Live Scan Services.
Step Two: Complete the Request for Live Scan Service (8016) Form
Form Completion: Applicants must have a completed Request for Live Scan Service Form to present to the Live Scan operator. Ensure all of your agency’s information (e.g., Agency ORI, Mailing Address, Mail Code) is accurately entered. Errors may cause delays or require re-fingerprinting and additional fees.
Step Three: Send Applicants for Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting Sites: Provide the necessary form to your applicant. Fingerprinting services are available at most local police departments, sheriff’s offices, public applicant Live Scan sites, or a site with which you have an agreement. To find the nearest sites and their fees, refer to Public Live Scan Sites.
Identification: Applicants must present valid photo identification. Expired IDs will not be accepted.
Step Four: Retrieve the Results
Results Notification: Once the applicant’s submission is processed, the DOJ will respond to the applicant agency electronically via a Secure Mail Server or via U.S. mail.
Processing Time: Results are typically received electronically. However, if reports are mailed, allow a minimum of seven days before inquiring about the status.
Step Five: Remit the Appropriate Fees
Fee Payment: California and Federal background checks require a fee. Agencies may either pay the fees directly to the Live Scan operator or establish a billing account to be invoiced by the DOJ. Note that processing fees do not include the fingerprint rolling fee, which must be paid directly to the Live Scan operator.
Most results are released to the applicant agency within three business days. However, delays can occur due to several factors, including:
– Poor fingerprint quality
– The existence of criminal information in the applicant’s record
– The presence of a manual fingerprint card (whether criminal or applicant) in the applicant’s file
– Birthdates before 1920
– Incorrect data on the submission
It’s important not to assume that an applicant has criminal information on their record solely based on a delay notification.
When you receive the background check results, be aware that the process may reveal criminal offenses unrelated to child abuse, which is the primary concern of AB 506. Each organization should establish its own policies regarding employment and volunteer services in cases where the background check shows other types of criminal offenses. For example, a DUI from several years ago might appear in the report. You will need to decide whether such an offense warrants removal.
Here are some steps to consider:
1. Develop Policies: Create clear policies on how to handle different types of criminal offenses. These policies should be consistent and fair, ensuring the safety of minors while also considering the nature and timing of the offense.
2. Consult Legal Counsel: Work with your organization’s attorneys and boards to ensure that your policies comply with legal requirements and best practices.
3. Communicate Clearly: Make sure that all administrators, employees, and volunteers are aware of the policies and understand the implications of background check results.
4. Case-by-Case Evaluation: Evaluate each background check result on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the severity and relevance of the offense.
By having well-defined policies and procedures, your organization can make informed decisions and maintain a safe environment for minors.
Yes, you need to undergo a background check for each youth service organization you work for or volunteer with. Live Scan results are not transferable between organizations.
However, the good news is that once you complete the background check for an organization, it is a one-time requirement for that specific organization. Each organization you are involved with must conduct its own background check to ensure compliance with AB 506.
California Attorney General Fingerprint Background Check Webpage: Click Here
Live Scan Locations: Click Here
Applicant Fingerprint Processing Fees: Click Here
Government fees are required for the State (DOJ) and Federal (FBI) level criminal history record checks. Additional fees may also be required. Non-profits do not have to pay a fee for the state DOJ check, but you will have to pay a fee if you choose to include the FBI check and you will have to pay the fingerprint rolling fee.
Application for Authorization for Live Scan (Youth Services and Human Resources Only Application): Click Here
Request for Live Scan Service (Form 8016): Click Here
Youth service organizations must develop and implement child abuse prevention policies and procedures, which must include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reporting Policies: Ensure the reporting of suspected child abuse incidents to external persons or entities, including the reporting required by Section 11165.9 of the Penal Code.
Supervision Policies: Require, to the greatest extent possible, the presence of at least two mandated reporters whenever administrators, employees, or volunteers are in contact with or supervising children.
One way to comply with these child abuse prevention policies is to adopt the current US Club Soccer Prevention Policies, which limit one-on-one interactions between adults and minors. This policy is comprehensive and covers the necessary areas for compliance with this requirement.
US Club Soccer Prevention Policies 1-on-1 / 13.05: Click Here
Additionally, SafeSport training, required for obtaining your US Club Staff pass card, includes information on mandated reporting of child abuse and training resources. Formally adopting SafeSport training as part of your organization’s employment and volunteer practices will further strengthen compliance with this requirement.
In order to be insured, AB 506 calls for insurance carriers to check for background checks and mandated reporter training requirements before issuing general liability insurance coverage to youth service organizations. The specific text of AB 506 states:
“Before writing liability insurance for a youth service organization in this state, an insurer may request information demonstrating compliance with this section from the youth service organization as a part of the insurer’s loss control program.”
Please note that this is not a requirement of insurance agencies. Rather it is a call for them to do so. Should your insurance carrier request such information as part of their coverage process, your organization should be prepared to demonstrate compliance. Your insurance carrier will likely have its own requirements regarding what will need to be provided to demonstrate compliance.
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