When Teachers or Administrators Notify Authorities About Possible Abuse or Neglect

question 5

True/False

When teachers or administrators notify authorities about possible abuse or neglect, they must also inform the individual or family suspected of this behavior.

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Definitions:

Formal Rule Making

A procedure in administrative law where agencies establish new regulations through a process that involves publication of proposed rules, public commenting, and final rule issuance.

Notice-and-Comment Rule Making

A procedure required by law in the United States for federal agencies to give the public notice of a proposed regulation and the opportunity to submit comments.

Interpretive Rules

Administrative rules, issued by governmental agencies, that clarify or explain existing laws and regulations without creating new obligations.

Statutes

Written laws enacted by a legislative body at the federal, state, or local level.