Question

test: question 2

school employees who suspect child abuse or neglect must make a report within:
select one or more of the following:
a) 48 hours
b) 12 hours
c) 24 hours
d) 72 hours

Explanation:

Identify the legal reporting requirement

Under standard mandated reporting laws for school employees (such as those in Texas and many other jurisdictions), a report of suspected child abuse or neglect must be made within 48 hours of first suspecting the abuse or neglect.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A (48 hours) matches the standard legal timeframe for making a report.
• Options B, C, and D do not represent the standard statutory deadline.

Answer:

• (A) 48 hours (Correct answer)
• (B) 12 hours
• (C) 24 hours
• (D) 72 hours