For school personnel:
You are required to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to
When to Report:
Texas law requires any person believing that a child has been or is being abused or neglected to report it immediately. The more time that elapses between the incident and the report, the more difficult it may be for Child Protective Services to locate the child or family and to gather information needed to protect the child.
Professionals must report suspected abuse within 48 hours. A professional may not delegate to or rely on another person to make the report. (Texas Family Code, Section 261.101)
Your reporting does not have to be reported to the principal or counselor first. You MAY CHOOSE to report to us first, but it is not a requirement. If you feel it is an immediate emergency, call 911. If it is an immediate problem that you think needs immediate attention, please call the abuse/neglect hotline at
1-800-252-5400
I have attached a reporting form for you to print and complete while you gather your information before going to the Hotline. Neglect or Abuse Template
When you go to the Abuse Hotline website, you will have an option to create a login and password or You may also use the Guest Login.
How to Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation Report Abuse
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