New California Law Requires More Effort to Prevent Sexual Abuse in K-12 Schools

Newsom Signs Bill to Prevent Sex Abuse in Schools

The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school, potentially abusing more children.

New California law requires more effort to prevent sexual abuse in K-12 schools

California’s K-12 schools will take far-ranging steps to prevent sexual abuse on campus — including building a database of teachers under investigation for misconduct — under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

California enacts law to prevent sexual abuse in K-12 schools following Business Insider investigation

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law on Tuesday.Mario Tama/Getty ImagesGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill this week aimed at stopping sex abuse in K-12 schools in California.It includes a new database aimed at tracking employees who face credible abuse accusations.The new law comes after a 2023 Business Insider investigation into misconduct at a California high school.California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Tuesday aimed at pre…

Newsom signs bill to prevent sex abuse in schools

In summary The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school, potentially abusing more children. California’s K-12 schools will take far-ranging steps to prevent sexual abuse on campus — including building a database of teachers under investigation for misconduct — under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 848, sponsored by state Sen. Sash…