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The Oregonian – Bethany Barnes

September 14, 2016

Key Points:

The key points of this news piece are about Portland Public schools facing a potential lawsuit over sex abuse charges. The charges pertain to a student with special needs, and one-on-one aides within the district.

Relevance:

This story is extremely relevant in education, particularly in special education. Many students in special education require personal care, including but not limited to toileting assistance. There are restrictions and regulations put in place when performing toileting assistance to protect the student, and the adult in the bathroom. It is a delicate job to perform and students/adults must be protected.