Which act defines maltreatment and identifies acts such as physical abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse?

• A. CAPTA
• B. IDEA
• C. FERPA
• D. AYP

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested here is which federal law defines child maltreatment and lists acts such as physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse. CAPTA does this, establishing nationwide definitions of child abuse and neglect and guiding states on protecting children, including mandatory reporting by professionals and the structure of child protective services. The other acts serve different purposes: IDEA focuses on providing special education services to students with disabilities; FERPA protects the privacy and handling of student education records; and AYP relates to accountability metrics under No Child Left Behind rather than defining maltreatment.