AL HB261

Trade schools and junior colleges offering commercial motor vehicle instruction must include industry-specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking as part of their driver training course curriculum.

The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Community College System is responsible for ensuring compliance with the training requirements and shall annually review and update the training in conjunction with human trafficking prevention organizations to reflect changes and trends.

Private driver training schools must use best efforts to incorporate the specific training on the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking into their course curriculum.

The act becomes effective on January 1, 2020, following passage and approval by the Governor.