Question

test: question 3

which actions fulfill your legal duty to report suspected abuse or neglect? select all that apply.
select one or more of the following:

a) reporting only to your principal

b) reporting to local law enforcement (city police, sheriff, dps, constable)

c) reporting only to campus or school district police department

d) calling 911 if the child is in immediate danger

e) contacting the dfps hotline or submitting via online system

Explanation:

Analyze the legal duty of mandated reporters

Using the Mandated Reporting Laws knowledge point, a professional's legal duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect is personal and cannot be delegated. Reporting solely to an administrator or principal does not satisfy the individual's legal obligation under state laws (such as in Texas, which references DFPS).

Evaluate reporting channels

Using the Child Abuse Reporting knowledge point, acceptable legal channels to fulfill this duty include:

• Contacting local law enforcement agencies (police, sheriff, DPS, constable).
• Contacting the state protection agency directly (such as the DFPS hotline or online reporting system).
• Calling 911 immediately if a child is in imminent danger.

Reporting only to a school principal or school district police department does not fully satisfy the direct statutory reporting requirements to state protective services or general law enforcement.

Answer:

• A) Reporting only to your principal
• B) Reporting to local law enforcement (city police, sheriff, DPS, constable) (Correct answer)
• C) Reporting only to campus or school district police department
• D) Calling 911 if the child is in immediate danger (Correct answer)
• E) Contacting the DFPS hotline or sumbitting via online system (Correct answer)