Suburban schools check backgrounds of parents, volunteers

Monday, November 18, 2002

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Schools are teaching that "you can't judge a book by its cover" as districts increasingly check the backgrounds of those who work with students, including volunteers and even parents.

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