Mandated Reporters

Section 1. Scope of This Policy

1. By law, both school employees and school volunteers (including parent volunteers, field trip chaperones, and after-school personnel) are considered mandated reporters.
2. Mandated reporters are legally required to report information about suspected child abuse or neglect to the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) according to Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5).

SECTION 2. Mandated Reporter Training for School Volunteers

1. School volunteers are required to view the ANCS Mandated Reporter Training materials located on the ANCS website.
2. After viewing the training materials, the volunteer should submit the ANCS Mandated Reporter Training signature sheet (also located on the ANCS website) to the Main Office.