Mandatory Legal Notice

Reporting Child Abuse

Section 1006.061(1), Florida Statutes requires each private school that accepts scholarship students under section 220.187 or section 1002.39 to post in a prominent place a notice that pursuant to chapter 39 all employees and agents of the private school have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Read more about reporting child abuse.

Reporting Administrator Misconduct

All employees and agents of a private school have an obligation and legal responsibility to report misconduct by instructional personnel and school administrators which affects the health, safety or welfare of a student. All misconduct must be reported to the school director.

If you hear or see any of the following below:

  • Obscene Language
  • Drug and alcohol use
  • Disparaging comments
  • Prejudice or bigotry
  • Sexual innuendo
  • Cheating
  • Testing violations
  • Physical aggression
  • Accept or offer favors

If someone tells you about misconduct, be a LEADER:

  • Listen
  • Evaluate
  • Act immediately
  • Document
  • Encourage
  • Report

Failure to report misconduct may result in penalties up to termination of employment and revocation of an educator’s certificate.