TITLE 49 SOCIAL SERVICES

Section 5. Programs and Protection for Children and Youth, 49-5-1 through 49-5-281.

ARTICLE 7 REGISTRATION OF ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES TO RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH

49-5-160. Definitions; qualifications.

As used in this article, the term:

1. "Licensed" means an individual who has been licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.
2. "Organization" means a nonprofit charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, which:
   1. Serves children who have run away or children who are homeless;
   2. Has qualified staff on duty at all hours the organization is open for service; and
   3. Employs at least one individual who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A, 26, 34, or 39 of Title 43.
3. "Qualified staff" means having:
   1. All staff who directly interact with children receive training on emergency evacuation procedures, service protocols, and the mandatory child abuse reporting requirements set forth in Code Section 19-7-5; and
   2. All staff have had a criminal record check conducted in accordance with Article 5 of this chapter.

(Code 1981, §49-5-160, enacted by Ga. L. 2011, p. 470, § 4/SB 94.)