Policy number
04.010
Policy description
The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to protecting children, the elderly, and disabled individuals as vulnerable members of society and in fulfilling the institution’s obligation to report suspected abuse or neglect as required by Texas law.
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Policy owner
Office of the President
Policy contact
Clay Simmons
Clay
Simmons
VP & Chief Integrity Officer
University Integrity and Compliance
Applies to
Faculty
Staff
Students
All University
Date issued
Last updated
Date
Action
Revision
Comments
Revision provided distinction between abuse of a child and abuse of an elderly or disabled individual, revised definition language to support the distinction between child abuse, elderly abuse, and abuse of a disabled individual, and clarified reporting requirements.
Date
Action
New policy
Comments
UNT Policy "Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect" was created to bring UNT into compliance with existing Texas Law (Texas Education Code and Texas Family Code) and UNT System's Regents Rules (04.1100 Reporting Suspected Wrongdoing). Effective 6/22/2015.