Teachers’ Unions Oppose Bill Making Sex with Students a Crime

Rhode Island is one of the few states where it's legal for teachers and other school employees to have sexual relations with the students.

RI HB 5817 would make such contact between teachers and students a crime.

The two largest teachers' unions, the NEA (National Education Association) and UFT (United Federation Of Teachers) sent emissaries to oppose the bill.

Teachers' unions are a big reason public schools are failing.  They protect incompetent teachers, oppose competition via school vouchers, push to drive up costs and lower standards.

Why would they oppose protecting kids from teacher predators?  Why indeed.