Law and Rule

School social workers are required to be knowledgeable regarding the laws that impact the students and families they serve. The links below provide school social workers with information regarding such legislation. The professional standards and licensing requirements for school social workers are also found below.

• Article 4
• Child Abuse and Neglect Laws
• Child in Need of Services
• Duty to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
• Duty to Warn
• Laws that Cite Parent Rights and Responsibilities (2010)
• Licensure for School Social Workers (2011)
• Patient Privacy and Confidentiality; Immunity from Liability
• Privileged Communication
• Response-to-Intervention presentation from Indiana State University (2012)
• Standards: Indiana School Social Work
• Special Education