Sandi's parents have been divorced since she was five years old. She is now seven. She lives with her mother and visits her father every other weekend. He brings her to school on Monday mornings following his weekend visitations. Last year, Sandi was diagnosed with diabetes. She is required to stick to a very strict diet. You noticed that on Mondays following her weekend visits with her father, Sandi is hungry, tired, and unable to concentrate and has even passed out at her desk. Upon talking to Sandi, you learn that when she is with her father, he feeds her all kinds of food, like candy and soda pop, which is not on her diabetic diet. What is the teacher's responsibility in this situation? What are the consequences to the teacher for not acting appropriately?

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In this situation the teachers responsibility is to ensure the wellbeing and safety of the child Sandi Given that Sandis father is not adhering to her ... View the full answer