Abstract
Allegations of sexual misconduct may prompt districts to enter into non-disclosure or settlement agreements with alleged perpetrators in exchange for a recommendation. Non-disclosure settlements typically limit how much information districts can share with other districts. This process, often referred to as passing the trash, can be particularly troublesome. Missouri's Amy Hestir Student Protection Act provides policy guidance regarding non-disclosure agreements when allegations of educator sexual misconduct arise.
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1See Shrum ex rel. Kelly v. Kluck (249 F.3d. 773 [8th Cir., 2001]); Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District ([1997], 14 Cal. 4th 1066 [60 Cal. Rptr. 2d 263, 929 P.2d 582]); Davis v. Board of County Commissioners of Dona Ana County (No. 19,176, New Mexico Court of Appeals, 1999); and Doe 2 v. McLean County School District (No. 5 Board of Directors, No. 09–1936 [7th Cir. 2010]) as examples.