IN THE NEWS--SPURRED BY LOHUD REPORTING, NYS CAN SUSPEND TEACHERS ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING STUDENTS

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Spurred by lohud reporting, NYS can suspend teachers accused of sexually abusing students
David McKay Wilson
Rockland/Westchester Journal News

Nineteen months ago, state Sen. Shelley Mayer, D-Yonkers, said it was unacceptable that a former Lakeland High teacher accused of raping one of his students could be hired across the river in the Monroe-Woodbury district, even though the state Education Department knew of the allegations.NYS can now suspend educators accused of sex abuse, closing loophole