School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 4-68

PERSONNEL

Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect

The superintendent shall develop regulations which ensure that school board employees report any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect.

Legal Reference:

Code of Va., § 63.1-248.3. Physicians, nurses, teachers, etc., to report certain injuries to children; penalty for failure to report.

Code of Va., § 63.1-248.10. Authority to talk to child or sibling.

Code of Va., § 63.1-248.17. Cooperation by state entities.

 

Adopted by School Board:  July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board:  July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)