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Utah child-safety laws

Child-abuse reporting and school bullying laws in Utah, explained in plain language with links to official sources.

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Child abuse & neglect reporting

Utah Code § 80-2-602

Subject to the section’s exceptions, any person with reason to believe a child is or has been abused or neglected, or who observes conditions likely to result in it, must immediately report to the division or the nearest peace officer or law enforcement agency.

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School bullying & cyberbullying

Utah Code §§ 53G-9-601–607

Utah addresses bullying, hazing, cyberbullying, and retaliation through school prohibitions and policies. The guide explains parent notification, prevention training, and the law’s treatment of cyberbullying outside school.

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