N.Y. Education Law 1129 – Penalties for failure to comply
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§ 1129. Penalties for failure to comply. 1. Willful failure of an employee to prepare and submit a written report of an allegation of child abuse as required by this article shall be a class A misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Education Law 1129
- Allegation: something that someone says happened.
2. (a) Willful failure of a school administrator or superintendent to submit a written report of child abuse to an appropriate law enforcement authority, as required by this article, shall be a class A misdemeanor.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subdivision, any failure to submit a written report of child abuse to an appropriate law enforcement authority as required by this article, shall be punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars upon an administrative determination by the commissioner.