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Massachusetts Bill Aims to Criminalize Teacher-Student Sex Abuse

11/13/2025

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Survivors in Massachusetts are pushing a bill to criminalize sexual contact between teachers and students after more than a decade of stalled efforts.
Victims testified about trauma.
Advocates say current laws let authority figures claim consent as a defense.
Prosecutors say legal gaps prevent pursuing cases.
Governor Maura Healey (D-Mass.) supports the proposed bill to protect minors.

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Story summary

Survivors in Massachusetts are pushing a bill to criminalize sexual contact between teachers and students after more than a decade of stalled efforts.
Victims testified about trauma.
Advocates say current laws let authority figures claim consent as a defense.
Prosecutors say legal gaps prevent pursuing cases.
Governor Maura Healey (D-Mass.) supports the proposed bill to protect minors.