MD HB355

Expands Maryland's existing sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention program to include human and sex trafficking education for students in grades 6 through 8

Applies to both public schools (through the State Board of Education) and nonpublic schools that hold state certification and participate in the Nonpublic Schools Textbook and Technology Grants Program

Requires the trafficking awareness material to be incorporated into the health curriculum and taught by teachers trained in sexual abuse and assault prevention

Directs the State Board of Education to adopt regulations implementing these requirements

Takes effect July 1, 2026