Which entity is listed as a reporting recipient for sexual abuse under the policy?

• A. Superintendent
• B. State Board for Educator Certification
• C. Local police
• D. School nurse

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is knowing who the policy designates as the official recipient of sexual abuse reports involving school personnel. The policy assigns this responsibility to the State Board for Educator Certification because that board has the authority to license and discipline educators. When an incident involves staff, directing the report to SBEC ensures the matter is handled by the regulatory body responsible for educator conduct, providing consistent oversight and potential sanctions if needed.

Other options don’t fit the policy’s designated pathway. A superintendent is a district administrator and would typically handle initial reporting within the district, but not the formal reporting to the licensing authority specified by the policy. Local police handle criminal investigations, which may be appropriate in many cases, but the policy in question identifies the State Board for Educator Certification as the official reporting recipient for educator-related abuse. A school nurse is not the designated recipient for this requirement.