Per IC 20-28-3-4.5 and IC 20-28-5-12.5, each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall require each school employee likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee’s employment to attend or participate in training on child abuse and neglect, including:
i. Training on the duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect under IC 31-33-5; and
ii. Training on recognizing possible signs of child abuse or neglect.
Effective July 1, 2025, these requirements must be met for issuance of initial licenses and permits, and for issuance of renewals, conversions, and professionalizations of current IDOE-issued permit and license holders:
- Required for educator license/permit holders at the point of initial DOE licensure and for license/permit renewal. This includes instructional, administrative, and school services license applicants. Additionally, this training is required for school employees who do not hold a DOE-issued license/permit, but who are likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of the employee’s role. Substitute teacher permit holders may be required by the LEA to complete this training.
How often and when do I need this training?
For DOE-license and permit holders, at the point of initial DOE licensure and for license/permit renewals, conversions, and professionalization applications. For school employees who do not hold a DOE-issued license or permit, at least once every two (2) years. A promissory note will not be accepted.
Method of Training: May be in-person or online.
What if I am applying before July 1, 2025?
Please create a Word document that states ‘This does not apply to me because I am applying before July 1, 2025’ and upload it when prompted. The system will let you move on with the application. If you have already completed training that meets this requirement, you can also upload it when prompted.
Is there a time requirement for this training?
Yes, it needs to be a minimum of 24 minutes or it will not be accepted.
Approved Trainings:
- Reporting Abuse and Neglect Training
- Stewards of Children: Firefly
- Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide
- Global Compliance Network (GCN) Training if utilized by your school employer (*if at least 24 minutes in length).