Is it legal for a teacher to report abuse?
Is it legal for a teacher to report abuse? Teachers should be familiar with their school's policies, and also be aware that institutional polices don't relieve a mandatory reporter from his or her legal responsibility to report abuse. Just as state statutes regarding who is a mandatory reporter can vary, so too can laws regarding how to make those reports. What to do if you suspect a child is being abused? If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, or if you are a child who is being maltreated, contact your local child protective services office or law...