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Oct 14, 2008 at 6:42 PM CST
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Oct 14, 2008 at 6:42 PM CST
A time-frame has been laid out for when students can return to the Louisiana School for the Deaf. State officials closed the school to make it safer, but since then they've gotten more complaints of sexual misconduct.
On Tuesday education officials announced the Louisiana School for the Deaf will open in three weeks. In the meantime, an overhaul of the facility and extra training will take place.
On November 3rd students will be allowed to return to the school.
Rene Greer with the LA Department of Education says, "we feel like we need to give the faculty and staff something to shoot for, parents an indication of what they can plan on."
Mounting complaints of sexual incidents at the school caused officials to close it last week.
When the school reopens, it will be fitted with more than 100 new security cameras and staff members are getting lessons in sign language.
The state has gotten a number of tips, alleged more incidents of sexual misconduct at the school. They're still being investigated, but officials say the school is finally on the right track.
"For all the complaints we've had about closing the school, we've had people calling and thanking us for taking this step and trying to correct the situation.
If the school does need to be closed for more than three weeks the department will call parents and let them know by phone.
A meeting will be held at the school, just for parents, to discuss the reopening Wednesday night at 6:00.