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FL H0105

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Hawkins-Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "the dangers and signs of human trafficking" as a required topic in Florida public school comprehensive health education curriculum.

  • Requires human trafficking education in grades 7-12 to include warning signs of trafficking, terms used by traffickers, red flags indicating trafficker intent, popular trafficking websites, and resources for students to get help.

  • Allows students to opt out of human trafficking instruction by providing schools with a written note from a parent.

  • Directs the Department of Legal Affairs to develop human trafficking awareness campaigns targeting children and vulnerable populations, including information on trafficker approaches, warning signs, and reportable behaviors.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Human Trafficking Education in Schools

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee9/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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