When to Use a Student Incident Report
- On-campus accidents and sports injuries
- Loud music or parties in university or college dormitories
- Disruptive behavior, vandalism, bullying, or fighting
- Medical emergencies (e.g., allergic reactions, seizures)
- Suspected or confirmed use of drugs, alcohol, or weapons
State Reporting Requirements
Some states require school staff to report specific student-related incidents, such as those involving drugs or firearms. Reporting obligations vary by state and incident type, but often require notification to the following parties:
- School administrator
- Parent or guardian
- State department of education
Additional information on reporting obligations can be obtained from the local school board and the applicable state department of education.
Sample
Full Name: [FILER NAME] Tile/Role: [FILER ROLE/TITLE (E.G., WITNESS)]
Signature: Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
STUDENTS INVOLVED
- Full Name: [NAME] Date of Birth: [DATE]
Student ID No.: [STUDENT ID # (IF APPLICABLE)] - Full Name: [NAME] Date of Birth: [DATE]
Student ID No.: [STUDENT ID # (IF APPLICABLE)] - Full Name: [NAME] Date of Birth: [DATE]
Student ID No.: [STUDENT ID # (IF APPLICABLE)] - Full Name: [NAME] Date of Birth: [DATE]
Student ID No.: [STUDENT ID # (IF APPLICABLE)]
INCIDENT DETAILS
Date of Incident: [MM/DD/YYYY] Time: [TIME] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location: [INCIDENT LOCATION]
Describe the Incident: [DESCRIBE INCIDENT]
Describe the actions taken in response: [DESCRIBE RESPONDING ACTIONS]
PEOPLE WHO WERE NOTIFIED
Specify the people who were notified of the incident:
☐ Parent/Guardian: [PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME] Date and Time: [DATE AND TIME]
☐ Hospital/EMT: [HOSPITAL/EMT NAME] Date and Time: [DATE AND TIME]
☐ School Admin.: [SCHOOL ADMIN. NAME] Date and Time: [DATE AND TIME]
☐ Law Enforcement: [LAW ENFORCEMENT NAME] Date and Time: [DATE AND TIME]
If law enforcement was contacted, was a report filed? ☐ Yes ☐ No
What is the report number? [POLICE REPORT NUMBER]
INJURIES / MEDICAL SERVICES
Was anyone injured? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, describe the injuries: [DESCRIBE INJURIES]
Was medical treatment provided? ☐ Yes ☐ No ☐ Refused
If yes, where was medical treatment provided? ☐ On site ☐ Hospital ☐ Other: [OTHER]
STUDENT SCREENING
Did the student appear intoxicated? ☐ Yes ☐ No | If yes, please answer the following:
- Was the student carrying any medications? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Was the student asked if they were on any medications? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Did the student have any signs of physical injury? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Was the student out of control or physically violent to self or others? ☐ Yes ☐ No
- Was a breathalyzer administered? ☐ Yes ☐ No | If yes, record the results: [BREATHALYZER RESULTS]
Additional observed health concerns: [DESCRIBE OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS OBSERVED]