Under what circumstances can the identity of the reporting employee be disclosed?

• A. Only between designated child protective agencies, by court order, or if the employee waives confidentiality.
• B. Immediately to the public.
• C. To the school principal.
• D. If requested by any parent.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the identity of the person who makes a mandated report is protected to encourage reporting and prevent retaliation. The reporter’s name can be disclosed only in very limited situations: to designated child protective agencies so they can coordinate investigations, when a court orders disclosure, or if the reporter themselves chooses to waive confidentiality and give consent. This keeps the reporting process safe and trustworthy while still allowing necessary sharing for an investigation.

Disclosing the reporter’s identity to the public, to school staff like the principal, or simply because a parent asks for it would undermine the confidentiality protections and could deter people from reporting concerns in the future. Those broader disclosures aren’t allowed under these policies.