The statement 'Teachers must report any suspected case of child abuse directly to the police' is true.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with permission
• D. Never

Answer: (B)

The important idea here is how mandated reporters handle suspected abuse. Teachers who are mandated reporters must notify the appropriate authorities about suspected cases of child abuse. The usual channel is the designated child welfare or child protective services agency, not the police. The child welfare agency then assesses the situation and, if needed, coordinates with law enforcement. Only in urgent danger or when directed by the agency might police become involved. So the statement is false because the standard first step is reporting to the child welfare system, not directly to the police. Waiting for permission before reporting isn’t required, and reporting is not something that should never be done.