JayneOC wrote:
I just don't get how following the "chain of command" at the school means someone met their legal responsibilities. You mean, there is no legal responsibility to report a crime to the police?? REALLY??

The average civilian is under no legal obligation to report a crime. Traditional exceptions would be your legal duty to protect people you have a status relationship with like your husband/wife and/or minor children and "mandatory reporting" for certain people that come into direct contact with children due to their profession like teachers, doctors, counselors, day care providers, etc to report suspected child abuse.