Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in Pennsylvania, explained in plain language with links to official sources.
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Two core topics for every state. This is a starting point, not a complete collection of state law. Federal law, tribal law, local rules, and individual circumstances may also apply.
23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 6311, 6313
The Child Protective Services Law identifies mandated reporters and circumstances that trigger reporting. A mandated reporter must immediately report suspected abuse by the statewide telephone service or the authorized electronic system; section 6313 explains follow-up and institutional notice.
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24 P.S. § 13-1303.1-A
Pennsylvania requires school policies relating to bullying, including electronic acts. School policies may cover conduct outside the school setting when it meets the statutory bullying definition.
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