Oklahoma HB2959 mandates reporting of suspected student abuse or neglect by school employees and administrators to law enforcement.

Oklahoma HB2959 amends existing law to require school employees to report suspected student abuse or neglect to local law enforcement. It also mandates that superintendents and school administrators report suspected abuse by school employees to law enforcement within 24 hours. The bill prohibits interviews of suspected involved parties until law enforcement has been notified. It requires schools to provide training for school personnel on reporting requirements and mandates that any school personnel reported for violations be placed on administrative leave during investigations.

Oklahoma HB2959 mandates reporting of suspected student abuse or neglect by school employees and administrators to law enforcement.

Oklahoma HB2959 amends existing law to require school employees to report suspected student abuse or neglect to local law enforcement. It also mandates that superintendents and school administrators report suspected abuse by school employees to law enforcement within 24 hours. The bill prohibits interviews of suspected involved parties until law enforcement has been notified. It requires schools to provide training for school personnel on reporting requirements and mandates that any school personnel reported for violations be placed on administrative leave during investigations.