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	Rep. Kuros Wants State Abuse Laws Expanded Worcester Telegram & Gazette November 11, 2011 http://www.telegram.com/article/20111111/NEWS/111119732/1101/raw_headlines BOSTON — In the wake of a percolating sex abuse scandal surrounding the Penn State football team, a freshman Republican in the Massachusetts House plans to file legislation to clarify state laws on mandatory assault reporting. Rep. Kevin Kuros, R-Uxbridge, a Penn State graduate, told the News Service he is uniquely positioned to explore a change in state law because of his connection to the school. Mr. Kuros’ remarks came before Penn State football coach Joe Paterno was fired late Wednesday by the college’s board of trustees. Mr. Paterno reportedly opted against notifying the police of allegations that an assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, had sexually assaulted someone in a school shower. Mr. Sandusky allegedly assaulted eight boys over a 15-year stretch. “I’ve met Mr. Sandusky personally several times. I’ve actually donated to the Second Mile Foundation, which is his charity,” Mr. Kuros said. “This actually strikes a pretty dissonant chord with me.” Mr. Kuros said that in Pennsylvania, Mr. Paterno was not legally obligated to report the allegation of assault. “I’m most likely going to be issuing an amendment to the law that will require all state employees to be mandatory reporters of crimes against children,” he said. “Right now, not all state employees are mandatory reporters.” Mr. Kuros said he intends to file a bill that would require any state employee “who sees or learns of a situation as egregious as that” to report it to police. “We’re doing the research right now,” he said.
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