SF State Compliance

SF State is committed to operating in an environment of integrity and in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies. 

A safe, collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace is a vital prerequisite to the University achieving its goals and preserving its reputation for excellence.  Each member of the SFSU community is responsible for assuring that the actions and activities conducted at the University promote such an environment.

The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) is intended to protect children from abuse and neglect. Executive Order 1083 became CSU policy on January 1, 2013, and was updated on July 21, 2017. The policy requires Mandated Reporters to report child abuse and neglect whenever, in their professional capacity or within the scope of their employment, they have knowledge of, observe, or reasonably suspect it.

CANRA identifies two categories of Mandated Reporters, which CSU has termed:

  • General Reporter – those who are legally required to report child abuse or neglect no matter where it occurs; and
  • Limited Reporter – those who are legally required to report child abuse or neglect only if it occurs on CSU premises or at an official activity of, or program conducted by, the CSU

HR Services and Faculty Affairs are responsible for identifying Mandated Reporters based on the broad categories outlined in CANRA.  As a matter of CSU policy, all Management Personnel Plan (MPP) employees and volunteers are considered Limited Reporters, unless they are in positions that require the General Reporter designation.

Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/2017, outlines the reporting requirement and procedure for reporting.  All CSU employees hired after 1/1/1985 who are identified as Mandated Reporters will be required to sign a statement that acknowledges their reporting obligations either as a General Reporter or Limited Reporter. 

Employees who are not designated Mandated Reporters are strongly encouraged to report suspected child abuse or neglect, although they are not legally required to do so.

HR-Compliance

  • Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
  • Discrimination & Harassment Prevention for Supervisors/Non-Supervisors

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect (CANRA) (CSU Learn on-line course is optional)