Child Abuse Reporting Policy

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires all school staff to report suspected child abuse.  School staff who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is the victim of child abuse or neglect, are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with applicable law, Act 126 mandated child abuse reporting, District policy, and administrative regulation.

Staff members’ are required to file a report of suspected abuse to the State Child Abuse Hotline (Childline 800-932-0313 or https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home).

Staff members are required to keep information regarding said reports confidential. The staff member(s), including the school counselor and administration, shall discuss such reports only on a need to know basis. The child’s safety and the family’s right to privacy are of the utmost importance.