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Police, schools to share info

Alberta is proposing new legislation that would encourage police, social agencies and schools to share information as a way to help struggling children.

EDMONTON — Alberta is proposing new legislation that would encourage police, social agencies and schools to share information as a way to help struggling children.

Human Services Minister Dave Hancock says they can already share details in most cases, but they tend not to for fear they might violate privacy laws. Hancock says everyone needs to work together to help children whose difficult home lives may be causing problems in classrooms or with the law. The bill also proposes changes to other legislation to assist agencies helping kids in need.