| August 9, 2005 Legislation Would Protect Students In Sex Cases (1010 WINS) ALBANY, N.Y. Two state senators say more training is needed to protect students from sexual contact with teachers and administrators. The comments followed a weekend package of stories by The Associated Press that found most public school teachers and administrators who had their licenses revoked were accused in sex cases involving students. In many cases, the men and women had monthslong relationships and the cases often apparently went undetected or unreported for years. State Senator Dean Skelos, a Long Island Republican who has been a leader in sex offender legislation, said more training seems necessary. The state Education Department already requires some training to spot and report incidents. A spokesman says the agency supports more instruction. The Legislature almost five years ago passed laws that require incidents to be reported to administrators or police. Teachers and administrators are supposed to promptly forward such allegations to police for investigation. Senate Education Committee Chairman Stephen Saland said the Legislature may take up other measures to crack down on ``sexual predators'' in schools. http://1010wins.com/topstories/local_story_221070331.html |