More background checks for teachers considered Lawmakers on Monday tackled the topic of teachers having sexual relationships with students. A new law passed this year added a child protection check through the Department of Child Services to see if a teacher ever had a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect. But with a flurry of teachers arrested recently – especially in central Indiana – a summer study committee is considering further measures. "Does the committee want to talk about having all school employees rechecked? Is that too much of an expenditure? We need to consider that," said Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis. He said he wanted ... Continue reading... http://www.journalgazette.net/news/...round-checks-for-teachers-considered-14200469
