On July 31, 2014, TEA issued correspondence about two new statutory requirements for the upcoming 2014-15 school year that will require immediate action.
Child sexual abuse is a crime of secrecy which, tragically, breeds within our communities because it’s difficult to talk about. That’s why conversation—openly discussing this issue—is the most effective tool we have to eradicate child abuse. (- See more at: http://www.cactx.org/child-abuse-in-texas#sthash.w2ej8LaQ.dpuf )
In accordance with Texas Education Code, (TEC) §38.0041, districts and charter schools are required to provide, to all district and charter school employees, training concerning prevention techniques for and recognition of sexual abuse and all other maltreatment of children.
In addition, all campuses are required to post, at student eye-level, in at least one high-traffic area, and in both English and Spanish, a poster (11 x 17 inches or larger) with information that includes the Texas DFPS Abuse Hotline telephone number, instructions to call 911 and directions to www.txabusehotline.org.
In addition, all campuses are required to post, at student eye-level, in at least one high-traffic area, and in both English and Spanish, a poster (11 x 17 inches or larger) with information that includes the Texas DFPS Abuse Hotline telephone number, instructions to call 911 and directions to www.txabusehotline.org.
Resources:
A poster developed to meet the requirements, and more information can be found at: www.onewithcourage.org/take-action/for-educators/
Training options and more information is available at the TEA website for Child Abuse Prevention: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/childabuse.html
View the letter from TEA about mandatory 2014-15 Training: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training and Posting of Hotline Number
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