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1. 1. www.lawduck.com

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   Legally Speaking by Marjie Blaufuss, KNEA Staff Attorney Frequently Asked Questions AboutKansas School Safety Laws -- the updated versio ...

2. 2. Quality Schools

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   by Marjie Blaufuss, KNEA Staff Attorney

3. 3. 2006 Archives

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   "Technology is a popular vehicle to spread rumors, attack character and integrity, like nothing before," said Marjie Blaufuss, KNEA staff attorney.
   
   KNEA is addressing this issue because it will interfere in the classroom, even if the behavior is done at home, she added.
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   "Bet that your students will 'Google' you," Blaufuss said.
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   "Teachers and administrators may not be as understanding about your need to express your feelings as they are about their own reputation," Blaufuss said.
   
   "Check out your blog and make sure there's nothing offensive or inappropriate," she advises teachers.
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   "Like students, teachers have a right not to be bullied," Blaufuss said.
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   While the standard is still subjective, it is also more inclusive since it does not require actual injury, according to KNEA Staff Attorney, Marjie Blaufuss.
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   "Reporting to your administrator, nurse or counseling office does not meet the requirements of the law ," Blaufuss said.Reports must be made to the department of social and rehabilitation services or a law enforcement agency.
   
   Reports can be anonymous.When making a report, regardless if it is anonymous, be sure to note date, time and with whom you speak, she said, adding that it is important to give as much information as possible."The more information, the better decisions to make in helping protect that child."
   
   If a school employee suspects a child has been harmed as a result of abuse, but is not sure, it is not the employee's job to investigate the matter."That is the job of SRS or law enforcement," Blaufuss said.
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   "District policies that state that only designated members - such as an administrator, nurse or counselor - may make a report to SRS do not comply with the statute," Blaufuss said.
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   Blaufuss emphasized, "An anonymous report should not be necessary since it is a crime to prevent the report of abuse or to sanction a school employee who has made a report."