LAC 28:CXV.1135. Child Abuse

A. Any school employee, including a school resource officer, having reasonable cause to believe that a student has been mentally, physically, or sexually abused shall report these facts to the appropriate authorities. B. Any person making a report in good faith regarding child abuse shall have immunity from civil liability that may be otherwise incurred. C. An employer shall not discriminate or retaliate against an employee who is a mandatory reporter for complying with reporting requirements. D. An employer shall not enact policies that prohibit or limit mandatory reporting to the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and/or state or local law enforcement. E. All instances of alleged child abuse that occur in a school setting shall immediately be reported to the child’s parent and to local or state law enforcement, regardless of the alleged perpetrator. F. If more than one child is involved in the allegations, the school shall immediately report to the parent of all involved children. G. Any sexual abuse cases in which the alleged perpetrator is a child shall be referred to DCFS.