Abbott signs bill cracking down on sexual and other improper student-teacher relationships Texas has cracked down on teachers who have sex and other inappropriate relationships with students. On Thursday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a measure that could make — among other things — school superintendents and principals who fail to report such conduct subject to criminal charges. He said the measure would lead to restored trust in teachers. "Unfortunately, a small number of teachers are tarnishing the image of some of our best and brightest teachers," Abbott said. The bill by state Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, and co-authored by all 30 senators is an attempt to stop what Bettencourt ... Continue reading... https://www.dallasnews.com/news/edu...sexual-improper-student-teacher-relationships
