Massachusetts H4538 aims to prevent educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth by requiring schools to adopt abuse prevention.
Massachusetts H4538 mandates that every school adopt an abuse prevention policy outlining a code of conduct for employees to identify, prevent, and report inappropriate behavior, including abuse and sexual misconduct. The bill requires schools to conduct background checks on applicants for positions involving direct and unmonitored contact with students, including reviewing employment history and obtaining written authorizations for disclosure from current and former employers.
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