As a parent and former teacher working to keep our children and families safe, state Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur tells Regional Radio she is co-sponsoring legislation to block gang recruitment efforts at schools and surrounding areas.

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House Bill 4207 went into effect on Jan. 1. Scherer represents the 96th District, which includes portions of Christian, Macon and Sangamon counties.