In an effort to reduce teacher sex abuse in Missouri, a new bill was signed into law this week that will significantly impact how teachers and students can interact in the future.
The bill has many components that are of primary concern to parents and legislators alike. First, the bill aims to open communication between school districts regarding individuals that have had allegations of sex abuse. When a school district is calling for a reference about a new hire, the old district must reveal whether that individual had any complaints of sexual abuse, especially those that were proven to be correct. In the past, revealing this type of information could have led to a lawsuit for violation of privacy. The new law prevents lawsuits from being filed if the information was revealed "in good faith".
Secondly, the bill limits the type of electronic communication between students and teaching staff. Further details about these limitations can be located in the language of the new bill, signed into effect this week by the state's Governor.
If you were sexually abused in school, we encourage you to contact a sexual abuse attorney from our law office who can review your case and advise you of appropriate legal channels.
The bill has many components that are of primary concern to parents and legislators alike. First, the bill aims to open communication between school districts regarding individuals that have had allegations of sex abuse. When a school district is calling for a reference about a new hire, the old district must reveal whether that individual had any complaints of sexual abuse, especially those that were proven to be correct. In the past, revealing this type of information could have led to a lawsuit for violation of privacy. The new law prevents lawsuits from being filed if the information was revealed "in good faith".
Secondly, the bill limits the type of electronic communication between students and teaching staff. Further details about these limitations can be located in the language of the new bill, signed into effect this week by the state's Governor.
If you were sexually abused in school, we encourage you to contact a sexual abuse attorney from our law office who can review your case and advise you of appropriate legal channels.
