Registered sex offenders would not be allowed to run for or serve on a school board in Georgia under legislation that passed in the state Senate. State Sen. John Douglas sponsored the measure that passed unanimously Tuesday. Douglas, a Republican from Social Circle, says he was spurred by a 2008 incident in his Newton County district where a convicted pedophile unsuccessfully sought a seat on the local school board. He says the legislation would stop sex offenders from using a seat on the school board to gain access to children. It now moves to the House.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
