Each school shall provide a social service program for all students through the cooperative efforts of the
principal, teachers, and school social worker.

The program of social services shall reflect responsibility for attendance and school/home problems that
adversely affect pupil progress. The school social worker may be involved in the following ways:

1. Improve communication between the school and the home;
2. Act as a child and family advocate and provide liaison services between agencies and the school
   and parents;
3. Provide necessary information to families on services available and methods of obtaining such
   services;
4. Make home visits where a lack of information exists with reference to a child's problems;
5. Work closely with Juvenile Court concerning excessive absence cases and other school related
   matters;
6. Maintain close contact with Department of Children’s Services concerning child abuse, neglect,
   and dependency cases;
7. Work closely with school-based support teams (Whole Child Support Team, S-Teams, IEP
   Teams, etc.) upon request;
8. Provide information on community agencies and resources;
9. Process referrals for emergency food and/or clothing.

Legal Reference:

1. TRR/MS § 0520-1-3-.08(1)(d).

Approved as to Legal Form
By Knox County Law Director 1/2/2024
/Gary T. Dupler/Deputy Law Director