Practice point: School officials must make a report when they have reasonable cause to suspect that a student is abused or maltreated, pursuant to Social Services Law § 413[1] and 415.
Practitioners should note that there is immunity from liability for making good faith child protective reports, pursuant to § 419.
Case: Biondo v. Ossining Union Free School Dist., NY Slip Op 07368 (2d Dept. 2009)
The opinion is here.
Monday’s issue: Torts.
