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Child Abuse Bill Sails Through House

A bill designed to prevent a Penn State-style child abuse scandal from happening in Oregon is step closer to becoming law.  The Oregon State House today passed a bill expanding the list of people who are legally required to report suspected abuse that includes employees of all education facilities and youth serving organizations.  Democrat Sara Gelzer's bill does not include volunteers.  The bill moves on to the State Senate.

 

 

 
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