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Article: GOV. PERDUE CREATES GROUP TO LOOK AT EDUCATIONAL ABUSE POLICIES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- August 15, 2009
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ATLANTA, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Sonny Perdue, R-Ga., issued the following press release:
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that he has accepted the recommendations of the Office of the Child Advocate and created a working group to examine policies and procedures that are followed when cases of abuse are alleged in an educational environment.
"Any accusations of abuse by school personnel against children must be addressed strongly, rapidly and appropriately," said Governor Perdue.
The Governor's Working Group on Abuse in the Educational Setting will convene experienced school administrators and leaders along with law enforcement personnel to develop consistent statewide policies and protocols ...