2 educators who suspected child abuse say they were told to check with parents first

Kudos to the teachers union for fighting for the victims!!!

http://www.omaha.com/news/nebraska/educators-who-suspected-child-abuse-say-they-were-told-to/article_acde0cce-d26b-5f00-a839-7a96bb271eb2.html

POSTED: MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 11:00 AM
By Martha Stoddard / World-Herald Bureau

LINCOLN — A pair of North Platte school employees have gone to court after being told to check with parents before reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.

In their petition, the teacher and guidance counselor contend that such instructions, issued by North Platte school administrators, violate state law and school policy.

They are asking the court to rule that the school district cannot set such requirements.

“The school district’s directive ... is contrary to Nebraska law and potentially places children in danger,” said Scott Norby, an attorney for the North Platte Education Association, which is supporting the court case.

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