Sec. 51.9761. CHILD ABUSE REPORTING POLICY AND TRAINING. (a) In this section, "other maltreatment" has the meaning assigned by Section 42.002, Human Resources Code.
(b) Each institution of higher education shall adopt a policy governing the reporting of child abuse and neglect as required by Chapter 261, Family Code, for the institution and its employees. The policy must require each employee of the institution to report child abuse and neglect in the manner required by Chapter 261, Family Code.
(c) Each institution of higher education shall provide training for employees who are professionals as defined by Section 261.101, Family Code, in prevention techniques for and the recognition of symptoms of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of children and the responsibility and procedure of reporting suspected occurrences of sexual abuse and other maltreatment. The training must include:
(1) techniques for reducing a child's risk of sexual abuse or other maltreatment;
(2) factors indicating a child is at risk for sexual abuse or other maltreatment;
(3) the warning signs and symptoms associated with sexual abuse or other maltreatment and recognition of those signs and symptoms; and
(4) the requirements and procedures for reporting suspected sexual abuse or other maltreatment as provided by Chapter 261, Family Code.
Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 592 (S.B. 939), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2013.
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