In October, WCCO brought you a series of stories about the laws and policies surrounding grooming. We introduced you to a young woman who told police she was groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director. Hannah LoPresto's mission in speaking up was to strengthen laws and change policies to better protect kids. On Monday, she had the chance to have her voice heard once again.

She was invited to speak before the state agency on teaching licenses at its legislative committee hearing. When LoPresto learned that the band director had resigned his position but still had a valid teaching license, she worked to try to have it revoked.

He denies wrongdoing and was never charged. LoPresto says she saw room for improvement with the process.

She had the chance to testify about ideas for chan

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