This document is the amended text of Public Law 93-247, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, originally passed in 1974, which provides financial assistance for a demonstration program for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect, and establishes a National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect. It is noted that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through this Center, would be assigned the responsibilities of an annual research summary, an information clearinghouse, provision of technical assistance, study and research, and reports. The terms "child abuse and neglect,""sexual abuse," and "withholding of medically indicated treatment" are defined. Subjects of grants and contracts with nonprofit private organizations, public agencies, and states are described. Authorizations for appropriations and the division of funds is given. The appointment of an advisory board on child abuse and neglect is described. Related provisions of the Child Abuse Amendments of 1984, Public Law 98-457, are discussed in the areas of regulations and guidelines, report on financial resources, statutory construction, and effective dates. (ABL)