Schools Will Have to Do More To Prevent Sex Abuse under New CA Law
California's SB 848 mandates statewide protocols, training, and reporting to prevent K-12 staff sexual abuse and block credibly accused teachers from rehiring.
Washington state settles controversy over child abuse law that tested the limits of 'priest-penitent' privilege
Washington's SB 5375 made clergy mandatory reporters, but enforcement for information learned during confidential rites was suspended after clergy lawsuits and federal intervention citing religious freedom.