Do consultations with school medical professionals remove the reporting responsibility of employees?

• A. Yes, it transfers to the medical professional.
• B. It reduces to a lesser degree.
• C. It is optional if medical staff approve.
• D. No, it does not remove it.

Answer: (D)

Consulting with school medical professionals can inform your understanding and help you gather details, but it does not take away your legal duty to report suspected abuse or neglect. The mandate applies to you as an employee regardless of medical input: if you have reasonable suspicion, you must notify the appropriate authorities promptly. Medical staff may assess and treat the child and may themselves report, but that does not relieve you of the responsibility. After noticing signs or concerns, you should follow district procedures, document what you observed, and file the report as required.