Gov. Hobbs signs bill that expands who must report child abuse claims
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that requires more school staff to report any suspicions of child abuse. Senate Bill 1437 spells out how child abuse, including sexual abuse, neglect, and injury, must be reported. According to county officials, while there is a current list of people, like parents and guardians, who are required to report suspicions of child abuse, the new law also adds substitute teachers and school board members to that list, all while adding clear rules for reporting abuse allegations.
Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill into law that requires more school staff to report any suspicions of child abuse. Senate Bill 1437 spells out how child abuse, including sexual abuse, neglect, and injury, must be reported. According to county officials, while there is a current list of people, like parents and guardians, who are required to report suspicions of child abuse, the new law also adds substitute teachers and school board members to that list, all while adding clear rules for reporting abuse allegations.