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MI HB5657

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Olumba

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Michigan Department of Education must develop or adopt and make available model programs and recommended curricula on teen dating violence and adolescent relationship abuse by July 1, 2015, designed for age- and grade-appropriate integration into school curricula.

  • Department must develop or adopt a model policy for schools to use concerning reporting and response procedures for teen dating violence and adolescent relationship abuse incidents.

  • School district boards and public school academy boards are strongly encouraged to provide age- and grade-appropriate instruction to pupils and professional development to school personnel on teen dating violence and adolescent relationship abuse.

  • School boards are encouraged to work with local or state organizations specializing in teen dating violence and adolescent relationship abuse to develop reporting and response policies.

  • Schools that provide this instruction must notify parents of all pupils about the instruction through the district's normal parent communication methods.

Legislative Description

Education; curriculum; curriculum and policies on teen dating violence; require department to adopt or develop models for and encourage school districts to implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1174.

Education, school districts

Last Action

Recommendation Concurred In

10/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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