Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
Summary
The bill adds a requirement that the existing sexual abuse and assault awareness program include age‑appropriate lessons on human and sex trafficking for students in grades 6‑8. Public and nonpublic schools must deliver this material through teachers trained in the subject as part of the health curriculum. The State Board will adopt regulations and the law takes effect on July 14, 2026.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 11, 2026
History
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means
Sponsors
- S. Johnson · sponsor
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