Are teachers/administrators required to report violations of the LCPCOE?
Under the LCPCOE, all licensed individuals should report to his/her superintendent or chief administrator any conduct that substantially impairs an educator’s ability to function professionally in his or her position, or any conduct that is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of students. Further, individual educators are mandated to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect to children welfare agencies or law enforcement. (See Ohio Revised Code Section 2151.421.
Under the LCPCOE, all licensed individuals should report to his/her superintendent or chief administrator any conduct that substantially impairs an educator’s ability to function professionally in his or her position, or any conduct that is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of students. Further, individual educators are mandated to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect to children welfare agencies or law enforcement.