Bill Calls For Panel To Review Child Deaths

{Frankfort, Kentucky}...House Bill 200, filed Wednesday, would create an 11-member external panel, including the attorney general, doctors, prosecutors and judges, that would review all deaths and near-deaths of children who were victims of abuse or neglect. After the review, the panel would develop recommendations to address systemic issues and child welfare practices. Any problems the panel identified in the actions of state and local agencies would be referred to authorities for review. However, the panel's review would be kept secret as would the records it analyzes.