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SLC School District Expanding Background Checks After Sex Offender Joined Cheer Trip

District officials say new procedures will require background checks for all non-staff attending overnight student trips after a registered sex offender accompanied a Highland High cheer trip to California.

By SLC Scoop StaffMay 27, 202610 views

The Salt Lake City School District says it’s expanding background check requirements for non-staff attending overnight student trips after a registered sex offender reportedly accompanied a Highland High cheer trip to California. District officials say the updated procedures are aimed at increasing student safety moving forward.

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