Legal Disclosures & Compliance

Brilliance Academy is fully committed to providing a safe, secure, and transparent environment for all students, staff, and families. In accordance with Florida State Statutes and Department of Education policies, we strictly maintain the following mandatory compliance disclosures.

📋 Reporting Educator Misconduct

Brilliance Academy strictly adheres to the Ethics in Education Act. All employees, contractual agents, and administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.

Internal Reporting Contact:

Reports of educator misconduct should be directed immediately to our campus administration office:

👤 Contact official: Briceida Barcenas, Director
📞 Phone: 305-399-0413
✉️ Email: admin@brilliance-academy.org

Note: If the misconduct involves the Director directly, reports must be filed with the school's governing board.

Policies and Protections:

Immunity: Liability protections apply to any individual reporting suspected misconduct or abuse in good faith under Florida Statute § 39.203 and § 768.095.
Failure to Report: Any school personnel who fails to report suspected abuse or educator misconduct faces administrative disciplinary actions up to termination, alongside potential state penalties.

🛡️ Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect

All employees and agents of Brilliance Academy have an affirmative duty to report any safe-keeping concerns, suspected child abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

How to Report Concerns:

If you suspect or have knowledge that a child is being abused, abandoned, or neglected, you must report it immediately to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF).

📞 Toll-Free Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)
💻 Online Reporting Portal: reportabuse.dcf.state.fl.us
📠 Fax Reporting: 1-800-914-0004

📜 Code of Ethical Conduct

Brilliance Academy operates under the highest standards of ethical behavior, professionalism, and integrity. Our Code of Ethics dictates that our primary commitment is to the student and to the safeguarding of an honest, fair, and transparent learning environment.

Core Standards:

To the Student: Our educators and staff value the worth and dignity of every individual, constantly striving to stimulate the spirit of inquiry, the acquisition of knowledge, and the thoughtful formulation of worthy goals.
To the Public: Our personnel maintain the highest level of professional conduct, ensuring that the school's resources and authority are never used for personal or political gain.
To the Profession: Our team is dedicated to continuous professional growth, collaboration, and adherence to all state licensing and operational rules.

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