5460 - Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect: General Reporting Requirements and Requirements Specific to Educational Settings

Last Updated Date: 11/30/2023

Revisions History: Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Requirements and Procedures (December 18, 1997); [check the policy for complete policy revision history]; Amended November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 469

Related Policies & Documents: 5460-R, 5500

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Policy References

Cross-ref:
Student Records and Privacy (5500)
Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment Regulation (5460-R)

Ref:
New York State Education Law, Article 23-B
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act [20 USC §1232g; 45 CFR §99.36]
Child Protective Services Act of 1973 Social Services Law §§1411 et seq.
Family Court Act §1012
Education Law §3209-a
Education Law §§1125-1133
Penal Law §§130, 235, 263
8 NYCRR §100.2 (hh) (Reporting of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting)
Appeal of S.S., 42 EDR 273 (2003)

Notes:
Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment Reporting Requirements and Procedures (December 18, 1997); Adopted August 20, 1998; Amended July 29, 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-14: 82; Amended June 19, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 2013-14: 779; Amended November 16, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 2017-18: 354; Amended August 25, 2022 pursuant to Resolution No. 2022-23: 78; Amended November 30, 2023 pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-24: 469