Protecting the State's Most Valuable Resource: Mandatory Reporting Requirements

A rundown of the Washington State reporting requirements that apply to the Julian Willis matter.

With respect to the Willis matter, a staff member’s duty to report is governed by state law (RCW 26.44.030) and MSD policy (Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, 3421-P).  

Mukilteo School District policy states that all school personnel with “reasonable cause” to believe a student has experienced sexual abuse by an adult or student are required to make a …