How Do I Report Educational Neglect

For assistance in reporting, call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453. Some professionals are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse or neglect, including educational neglect.

How do you prove educational neglect?

  1. The child is repeatedly or continuously absent from school for extended periods without a valid explanation;
  2. The amount of school absences has noticeably impaired or harmed the child’s education; and.

Who do you call for educational neglect?

Dial 9-1-1 if there is an immediate threat. As mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, teachers and school staff are required by law to report their concerns.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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