Speaker Vos’s Statement on DPI’s Shielding of Teacher Sexual Misconduct

Madison… Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) released the following statement regarding the story from the Cap Times revealing the Department of Public Instruction covered up wide-spread sexual misconduct by its teachers:

“I’m beyond angry at this story regarding DPI shielding sexual misconduct by its teachers from the public. It’s frustrating to see how Dr. Underly and her staff have handled this situation.

“It’s clear DPI has chosen to protect their abusers rather than the children. Parents in the public school system will now have zero trust in the administration and the staff.

“Instead of falsely blaming the legislature for underfunding the department and taking no responsibility in this matter, DPI and Dr. Underly should focus on stopping this revolving door of sexual abusers from entering and remaining in our schools. The lack of transparency is shocking and alarming.”

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