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Patchy laws let teacher misconduct flourish
An AP investigation reveals loopholes in state laws and school policies that allow teachers to evade accountability for sexual misconduct. It details cases like Chad Maughan in Washington and highlights gaps in background checks, reporting, and public access to licensure records across all states. The piece notes efforts by lawmakers, unions, and boards, with mixed results, and calls for a coordinated national approach to protect students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad Maughan
Maughan
Washington State
Congress
Ted Thompson
The
National Association To Prevent Sexual Abuse of
Associated Press
District of Columbia
FBI
John Seryak
Ohio
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification
Cre
House
Steve Simon
Steve Monaghan
Louisiana Federation of Teachers
Charal Shakeshaft
Virginia Commonwealth University