GOVERNOR PAT QUINN HAS SIGNED A NEW LAW IN RESPONSE TO THE PENN STATE SCANDAL.
THE LAW ADDS COACHES AND UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES TO THE LIST OF PROFESSIONALS THAT MUST REPORT SUSPECTED CASES OF SEXUAL AND CHILD ABUSE. IT WAS SPONSORED BY SENATOR KYLE MCCARTER OF HIGHLAND.
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THOSE ALREADY REQUIRED TO REPORT ABUSE INCLUDE DOCTORS…DENTISTS…ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS…AND NURSES. THIS NEW LAW GOES INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.