Mandated Reporter

Goal

Stop child abuse and neglect.

Who

Employees designated to accept complaints of unlawful discrimination.

Employees or volunteers whose duties require direct contact with and supervision of minors in the performance of the minors’ duties in the workplace.

Additionally, administrators, employees, and regular volunteers whose duties require direct contact with, or supervision of, children may also be required to complete Mandated Reporter training.

Why

Training has been "strongly encouraged" by Executive Order 1083. This executive order provides direction on implementing the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act ("CANRA") (Penal Code §§ 11164-11174.3), which is intended to protect children from abuse and neglect. On September 24, 2012, the Governor signed into law amendments to CANRA, which take effect January 1, 2013. CANRA sets forth legal obligations of persons who are "mandated reporters" of child abuse or neglect.

When

Within the first 60 days of employment.

How Often

One time for required position categories (see EO 1083) and strongly encouraged for all others.

Additional Information

• Establishes who is a mandated reporter within the CSU;
• Identifies the responsibilities of mandated reporters;
• Provides forms and training resources for mandated reporters;
• Identifies information that must be included on job postings/position announcements and job descriptions;
• Requires each campus to designate a Mandated Reporting Coordinator; and
• Specifies the responsibilities of the campus Mandated Reporting Coordinator.
• Please see Executive Order 1083 for more information.