Clearances
Pursuant to the provision of Act 153 of 2014, all school employees with direct or regular contact with children are required to obtain background checks prior to beginning employment and on a periodic basis as required by law.
How ChildLine Protects Children
ChildLine is part of a mandated statewide child protective services program designed to accept child abuse referrals and general child well-being concerns, and transmit the information quickly to the appropriate investigating agency. ChildLine is responsible for receiving verbal and electronic referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The toll-free hotline,
1-800-932-0313, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected child abuse.