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South Dakota lawmakers unanimously passed a bill requiring coaches to report suspected child abuse in sanctioned school activities.
A South Dakota bill requiring coaches in officially sanctioned high school activities to report suspected child abuse or neglect has passed the House Judiciary Committee unanimously and is headed to the full House for a final vote.
The legislation, introduced by Rep. Mary Fitzgerald, aims to expand mandatory reporting to coaches, citing their trusted relationships with students.
Support came from educators, state’s attorneys, and child advocates, while concerns were raised about potential false reports and discouraging volunteerism, particularly among teens.
An amendment by Rep. Will Mortenson limited the requirement to only those coaching sanctioned activities, addressing ambiguity.
Rep. Peri Pourier highlighted the need for reporting in remote areas, and Rep. Jana Hunt urged better accountability from Child Protection Services, though she supported the bill.
The measure does not address systemic issues in how reports are handled.
Los legisladores de Dakota del Sur aprobaron unánimemente un proyecto de ley que obliga a los entrenadores a reportar sospechas de abuso infantil en actividades escolares sancionadas.