What’s required of Florida school employees concerning abuse allegations? Following the arrest of the principal at Palm Beach Central High School and four other employees, WPTV spoke with Michelle Suskauer about Florida law and requirements in place for reporting misconduct and sexual abuse:
WELLINGTON, Fla. — Following the arrest of the principal at Palm Beach Central High School and four other employees, WPTV looked into the Florida law and requirements in place for reporting misconduct and sexual abuse.
“The statute provides that someone in a position of authority at a school has an obligation to report any suspected abuse to the Department of Children and Families,” WPTV legal analyst Michelle Suskauer said.
The statute is at the center of the investigation.
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