Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

Summary

The legislation makes grooming a criminal offense, sets new penalties and funding, and tightens how teacher licenses can be revoked. It also requires schools to report certain charges, resignations or suspensions of teachers and administrators to the appropriate licensing board within ten days. The changes aim to protect students by ensuring quicker action against educators accused of serious misconduct.

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