All school staff are mandated by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child. In Minnesota, mandated reporters are required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult immediately, or as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the concern arises. After the verbal report is made, a written report must be submitted within 72 hours to the same agency.
All school staff are mandated by law to report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child. In Minnesota, mandated reporters are required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult immediately, or as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the concern arises. After the verbal report is made, a written report must be submitted within 72 hours to the same agency.