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WA - State Senate approves sexual predator bill

View the article here 04/20/2009 The Washington Senate unanimously approved legislation Friday sponsored by Rep. Larry Haler (Contact), R-Richland, to protect all students from sexual predators at school. Haler's bill, House Bill 1385, closes a loophole that technically allows teachers to have sexual relations with students over 18 years old, the age of consent in Washington. The bill includes language to protect students up to 21 years of age from sexual predators employed by the school district. The new language would apply to both first- and second-degree sexual misconduct with a minor. "I'm happy the Legislature sees the validity and importance of protecting our students from being preyed upon by school personnel, no matter their age," Haler said in a statement...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on April 20, 2009 (boomark / email).