A bill aimed at changing how schools handle abuse allegations advanced out of committee Thursday after hours of public testimony at the Statehouse.
Senate Bill 1412, known as the Idaho Student Safety and Educator Disclosure Act, would require schools to report suspected abuse directly to law enforcement and expand protections for educators who report concerns. The bill now heads to the Senate floor.
WATCH: A former Boise teacher says she faced retaliation after reporting concerns as a new bill advances
Former Boise teacher alleges retaliation after reporting concerns as new bill advances
The proposal comes as cases involving alleged misconduct in schools continue to surface across Idaho, including a new tort claim filed this week against the Boise School District tied to a previous abuse case…