New Mexico lawmakers aim to crack down on abusive teachers
3 years, 9 months ago

New Mexico lawmakers aim to crack down on abusive teachers

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico state Legislature has passed a bill aimed at reducing the rehiring of abusive teachers and addressing the rising costs of child-abuse-related settlements. The bill expands the definition of school personnel background checks beyond criminal convictions to include sexual abuse investigations and serious violations of school policies. While instances of student sex abuse convictions have declined in New Mexico schools in recent years, the severity of assaults has risen, resulting in increased settlements. On average, 9.5 abuse claims are settled each year, costing the state around $80 million since 1987, according to the Public Schools Insurance Authority.

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How education funding could change in New Mexico
3 years, 11 months ago

How education funding could change in New Mexico

Associated Press  

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