Plain English Breakdown
The exact implementation details of how schools will ensure the number is conspicuous are not specified.
Posting Child Abuse Reporting Number
This bill requires Tennessee schools to post a specific phone number on their websites for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.
What This Bill Does
- Requires each elementary and secondary school in Tennessee to post the toll-free telephone number operated by the department of children's services on their website.
- The posted phone number is used for receiving reports of child abuse or neglect.
Who It Names or Affects
- Elementary and secondary schools in Tennessee
- People who use these school websites to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect
Terms To Know
- Toll-free telephone number
- A phone number that people can call without paying long-distance charges.
- Department of Children's Services
- The government agency responsible for protecting children from abuse and neglect in Tennessee.
Limits and Unknowns
- Does not specify how schools should promote or publicize the phone number beyond posting it on their websites.
- It is unclear if this bill will be signed into law by the governor.