Catholic Standard

Bishops, state agree to protect Confession in Washington state’s mandatory reporter law

A confessional is seen in a file photo. Washington state’s government and its Catholic bishops reached an agreement Oct. 10, ...

Washington will allow Seal of Confession exception to mandatory reporting law

Clergy members in Washington will remain mandatory reporters, but will not be required to report information learned solely ...
The Lewiston Tribune

Washington state backs off requiring clergy to report abuse learned during confession

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Clergy in Washington will remain mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, but prosecutors will not ...

WA, Catholic Clergy come to agreement on mandatory reporting law

Mandatory reporters are required to tell authorities if they suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.
Raleigh News & Observer

NC lawmakers may require schools to report all teacher assaults to improve safety

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. House Bill 775 mandates schools report all teacher assaults and threats to police. Legislation follows a 10.8% rise in teacher ...