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MI HB5657
Bill
Status
6/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Olumba
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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