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The new law b”h puts private schools on equal footing with public schools, which have been required for years to automatically report abuse to law enforcement, parents and education officials.
It also expands who must be mandatory reporters to any employee or volunteer whose duties involve direct student contact as well as contracted bus drivers.
“There is nothing more important than the safety and well being of our children,” Cuomo said. “With this bill, we are closing a frightening gap in the law and taking action to ensure all students in both public and private schools are protected from abuse.