Where as, before now, the teacher couldn't be fired - according to state law. What other profession exists on this planet where a person could commit such a heinous crime, and receive full pay, and still not be terminated upon conviction??
Let's blame that evil Catholic Church.
But, get this, the teacher could have commited murder, rape, robbery, or arson, and the same tenured protection would've applied! Yes, really.
Until now.
From the Hartselle Enquirer:
"New legislation now means teachers convicted of certain crimes, such as the Danville-Neel Ele-mentary teacher recently sentenced to two years behind bars for enticing a child for sexual purposes, can be terminated from their jobs.
Gov. Bob Riley signed the bill into law last week. It changes Alabama’s tenure law to allow for a teacher convicted of a class A felony, such as murder, first degree rape, arson, robbery or burglary, as well as sex offenses, to be terminated without pay.
The new law went into effect immediately, clearing the way for the Morgan County Board of Education to terminate Defoor. She has been on administrative leave with pay.
Last week, Defoor was sentenced to two years in prison for her felony conviction on charges of enticing a child for sexual purposes, a felony.
Defoor was convicted of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl."
The teacher plied the girl with liquor, then took her home to engage in a menage a trois with a man. The girl refused, but the teacher had sex in front of her anyway.
Until this change in the law, a convicted teacher could receive full pay and benefits while in prison.
Your tax dollars (formerly) at work.
