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education-and-policy1 month ago•19 min saved

Central Valley parents demand camera mandates after special ed abuse case dismissed

Parents in California’s Central Valley are demanding state legislation to require cameras in special education classrooms after a teacher abuse case was dismissed due to statute of limitations. Online petitions have gathered over 15,000 signatures in Bakersfield and Visalia, citing the inability of nonverbal children to report mistreatment. While the California Teachers Association has no official stance, a 1976 law prohibiting recording devices without consent poses a legislative hurdle.

via New York Post|

#california-education #child-abuse #education-and-policy

health-and-legal2 years ago•3 min saved

"Report Reveals Over 200 Charged Under Outdated Ohio HIV Laws"

At least 214 Ohioans were charged under state laws criminalizing HIV from 2014 to 2020, with the majority facing prosecution for failing to disclose their HIV status to sexual partners. The laws, which have not been reviewed since the 1990s, are considered outdated and do not reflect current scientific understanding of HIV transmission. The report highlights uneven enforcement across counties and a significant racial disparity, with Black defendants accounting for over 35% of those prosecuted. Advocacy groups are calling for legislative reform to modernize these laws and ensure fair treatment of HIV-positive individuals.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

#equality-ohio #health-and-legal #hiv-criminalization