Quinn signs law requiring coaches to report abuse
CHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn has signed a law that requires coaches and university employees to report cases of abuse.
Quinn's office says the law that goes into effect Wednesday is designed to help further protect children and young people from sex abuse and child abuse.
Illinois lawmakers introduced the measure in response to the sex abuse scandal involving former assistant Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky.
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