Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-4-8-.04 - Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
(1) Requirements.
(a) Local boards of education shall adopt and
implement a policy and procedures on the identification and reporting of child
abuse according to the provisions of O.C.G.A.
19-7-5.
(b) All school system personnel who have
reasonable cause to believe that any student under 18 years of age has been
abused shall report the suspected abuse to the school social worker/visiting
teacher or another person designated by the local superintendent to receive
such reports.
(c) The school social
worker/visiting teacher or other designee who receives reports shall
immediately report in turn to the Department of Family and Children Services of
the county in which the student lives and shall notify the school system
superintendent of all referrals.
(d) All school personnel who have contact
with students shall receive training in the identification and reporting of
child abuse and neglect with annual updates in the form of memoranda,
directives or other written information.
Notes
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