Question

test: question 4

a staff member suspects neglect but tells the school counselor and assumes they will report. has the staff member fulfilled their legal duty?

a) no, because each mandated reporter must make their own report.
b) yes, because they informed another staff member.

Explanation:

Analyze the legal duty of a mandated reporter

Under mandated reporting laws, school staff members are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the appropriate protective services or law enforcement agency.

Evaluate the staff member's action

The staff member merely told the school counselor and assumed the counselor would make the report. Mandated reporting duties are individual and non-delegable. Informing another colleague or supervisor does not satisfy or transfer the individual's legal obligation to report.

Select the correct option

Therefore, the staff member has not fulfilled their legal duty because each mandated reporter must make their own report. This corresponds to option A.

Answer:

• A) No, because each mandated reporter must make their own report. (Correct answer)
• B) Yes, because they informed another staff member.