Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 12-1205.6. Child abuse recognition and reporting training

(a) School entities and independent contractors of school entities shall provide their employes who have direct contact with children with mandatory training on child abuse recognition and reporting. The following apply:

(b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Abuse.” Conduct that falls under the purview and reporting requirements of 23 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating to child protective services) and is directed toward or against a child or student, regardless of the age of the child or student.

“Direct contact with children.”The possibility of care, supervision, guidance or control of children or routine interaction with children.

“School entity.”A public school, charter school, cyber charter school, private school, nonpublic school, intermediate unit or area career and technical school.

“Sexual misconduct.”Any act, including, but not limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written or electronic communication or physical activity, directed toward or with a child or student that is designed to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the child or student. Such acts include, but are not limited to:

(1) Sexual or romantic invitation.

(2) Dating or soliciting dates.

(3) Engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog.

(4) Making sexually suggestive comments.

(5) Self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual, romantic or erotic nature.

(6) Any sexual, indecent, romantic or erotic contact with the child or student.