Minnesota Statute Section 262.556, Subd. 3 - "A professional or his delegate, who is engaged in the practice of education, who has knowledge or reasonable cause to believe a child is being neglected or physically or sexually abused, shall immediately report the information to the appropriate agency.”

Recognizing the relationship that exists between successful school experiences and good physical, mental, and emotional health of children, it is the policy of Independent School District #279 to protect children by requiring the reporting of suspected physical abuse, sexual abuse, or conditions of neglect involving minor children, whether occurring in the home, school, or community.