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AK HB23

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Geran Tarr

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Origin

House of Representatives

29th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes mandatory sexual abuse and sexual assault awareness and prevention policies in all Alaska public school districts for students in grades kindergarten through 12
  • Requires school districts to implement mandatory training programs for employees and students, and provide notices to parents, students, and staff
  • Programs must include age-appropriate information, warning signs of child sexual abuse, referral and resource information, and available counseling and educational support
  • Programs must teach methods to increase awareness among teachers, students, and parents about sexual abuse issues and actions children can take to prevent and report sexual abuse or assault
  • Known as "Erin's Law"

Legislative Description

Sexual Abuse/assault Prevention Programs

Education

Last Action

COSPONSOR REMOVED: EDGMON

2/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2015

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