In compliance with state law and to provide protection to victims of child abuse, the board believes incidents of alleged child abuse should be reported to the proper authorities. Employees are encouraged and mandatory reporters are required to report alleged incidents of child abuse they become aware within the scope of their professional duties. The definition of child abuse is in the accompanying regulation.
When a reporter suspects a student is the victim of child abuse, the mandatory reporter will orally or in writing notify the Iowa Department of Human Services. If the mandatory reporter believes the child is in immediate danger, the local law enforcement agency will also be notified. Within forty-eight hours of the oral report, the mandatory reporter will file a written report with the Iowa Department of Human Services.
Within six months of their initial employment, mandatory reporters shall complete training involving the identification and reporting of child abuse and/or submit evidence their training is up to date. Training is required to be retaken as required by law.
Approved – 08-09-93
Reviewed: 11-14-94, 11-11-97, 10-11-99, 10-14-02, 10-10-05, 12-15-08, 03-12-12
Revised: 7-10-17, 2-16-22
