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A new state law requires school
sports coaches to report suspected child abuse to authorities. This new legislation adds coaches to the list
of professionals, including physicians, social workers, and day care providers
who are required to report any signs of child abuse.
While the list had already
included teachers, it was not clear as to whether or not they rule applied to sports
coaches paid by the school district.
Governor Cuomo’s new legislation eliminates any misinterpretation of the
law and requires coaches to undergo training on how to recognize the signs of
abuse.
Since coaches are often in a
unique position of trust with children, supporters of the bill hope that this
will help in reporting any suspected cases.
Read more about the new legislation here.
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