Alabama bill puts attention on child abuse

"Current law requires doctors, social workers, nurses, day care workers,  teachers, and others to report suspected abuse. A bill by Republican Rep. Dickie  Drake of Leeds adds physical therapists, all public and private K-12  employees, and employees of public and private institutions of postsecondary and higher education to the list of mandatory reporters.

"The House passed the bill in April and the Senate approved it Thursday without a dissenting vote. The bill now goes to the governor...."

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