Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-15. Reporting absence
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Whenever adult family member(s) become aware that a minor child in their household has been or will be temporarily absent from the home, the adult family member(s) have the responsibility to report such absence of a minor child from the home by the end of the five-day (5) period that begins with the date that the adult family member(s) become aware that the minor child has been or will be absent from the home for a period of thirty (30) or more consecutive days.
History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-15
- Family: means : (i) A pregnant person from onset of pregnancy; or (ii) A child and the following eligible persons living in the same household as the child: (iii) Each biological, adoptive or stepparent of the child, or in the absence of a parent, any adult relative who is responsible, in fact, for the care of such child; and (iv) The child's minor siblings (whether of the whole or half blood); provided, however, that the term "family" shall not include any person receiving benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-8