Holy Family Academy is legally required to follow the requirements of Minnesota law pertaining to reporting child neglect and/or abuse. Staff members will report suspected cases to the local law enforcement agency or social service agency if they know of, or have reason to believe, that there is currently abuse or neglect present, or has been present within the past three years. At the same time staff members will report suspected cases to the principal and/or pastor. A written report must be filed within 72 hours of the verbal report. Neglect is defined as a serious failure to provide education, food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or as prenatal exposure to a controlled substance. Abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional maltreatment.