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Arizona Moving Closer Towards AWA Compliance

By Corey Rayburnyung

The State of Arizona is moving closer towards Adam Walsh Act compliance.  A state senate panel has approved new legislation to ensure that the state doesn't lose federal funds. From the Arizona Capitol Times:A Senate panel has approved legislation that would put the state in compliance with a federal law intended to crack down on sex offenders and would ensure Arizona doesn't lose millions of dollars in federal funding.The bill, S1049, aims to create a separate fingerprint clearance card for and adoptive parents, as well as several other Department of Economic Security employees and contract providers who serve the state's most vulnerable residents.Sen. Linda Gray, a Republican from Glendale, said the measure is needed to comply with the federal Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Crimes on May 28, 2009 (boomark / email).