; and (B) real-time case monitoring that tracks assessments, service referrals, follow-up, case reviews, and progress toward parent and child goals. (9) Improving the general child protective system by developing, improving, and implementing safety assessment tools, providing that such tools, protocols and systems shall not authorize the separation of any child from the legal parent or guardian of such child without a judicial order, except in the case of imminent harm. . (b) Eligibility requirements (1) State plan Paragraph (1) of section 106(b) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a(b) ) is amended to read as follows: (1) State plan (A) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit to the Secretary a State plan that— (i) specifies how the grant will be used, and the State’s strategic plan, to treat child abuse and neglect and enhance community-based, prevention-centered approaches that attempt to prevent child abuse and neglect while strengthening and supporting families whenever possible; and (ii) meets the requirements of this subsection. (B) Coordination and consultation (i) Coordination Each State, to the maximum extent practicable, shall coordinate its State plan under this subsection with its State plan under part B of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.) relating to child welfare services and family prevention services under part E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.). (ii) Consultation In developing a State plan under this subsection, a State shall consult with community-based prevention and service agencies, parents and families affected by child abuse or neglect in the State, law enforcement, including family court judges and prosecutors, and medical professionals engaged in the treatment of child abuse and neglect. (C) Duration and submission of plan Each State plan shall— (i) be submitted not less than every 5 years