# Dallas ISD fined $1M for child abuse reporting failure

> Dallas ISD pays $1 million after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving teacher Michael Roell.
- Title: Dallas ISD fined $1M for child abuse reporting failure
- Summary: Dallas ISD pays $1 million after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving teacher Michael Roell. Dallas ISD fined $1 million for not…
- Keywords: dallas isd, michael roell, justice department, child abuse, reporting failure, federal charges, forney isd, boy scout, news, local, Dallas, ISD
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/dallas-isd-fined-1m-failing-report-teachers-child-abuse-allegations
- Author: Shaun Rabb
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dallas isd, michael roell, justice department, child abuse, reporting failure, federal charges, forney isd, boy scout, news, local
## Dallas ISD settlement
Dallas ISD will pay $1 million to the Justice Department after failing to report four child abuse investigations involving former special education teacher Michael Roell.
## Reporting requirements
Dallas ISD must involve law enforcement in future allegations and review all sexual misconduct claims dating back to 2022.
## Michael Roell's history
Roell faced child abuse claims in Garland ISD, Forney ISD, and as a Boy Scout leader.
## U.S. Attorney's statement
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybold accused Dallas ISD of failing to report Roell as required by state law.
## Alleged abuse details
A Boy Scout reported Roell sexually abused him at a scout camp in Athens, Texas on Sept 18, 2023.
## Dallas ISD's response
Dallas ISD allowed Roell to resign after placing him on an internal 'Do Not Hire' list.
## U.S. Attorney's warning
U.S. Attorney Raybold warned North Texas school districts to report unreported sexual misconduct allegations immediately.
## Forney ISD connection
Roell also faced federal charges in Forney ISD after changing his name to Johnathan Michael.
## Key takeaway

Dallas ISD fined $1 million for not reporting child abuse allegations against teacher Michael Roell to state authorities.