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MI HB6026
Bill
Status
11/9/2016
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Chang
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AI Summary
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Beginning in 2017, school districts and public school academies must require students to complete at least 2 hours of instruction on sexual assault and sexual harassment before awarding a high school diploma.
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Required instruction must cover identification and recognition of sexual assault and harassment, actions to take and available resources if a student experiences these offenses, and how to help peers who have experienced them.
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School boards must consult with sexual assault and harassment prevention experts and develop widely available informational materials explaining that sexual assault and harassment are not the victim's fault and providing contact information for assistance organizations.
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Beginning in the 2016-2017 school year, school districts and public school academies are encouraged to work with local organizations funded by the Michigan domestic and sexual violence prevention and treatment board to provide teachers with training at least every 5 years on responding to students who have experienced sexual assault or harassment.
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The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Education; curriculum; education regarding sexual assault and harassment; include in graduation requirements, and require high school counselors and teachers to receive training in responding to students who have experienced sexual assault or harassment. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding secs. 1278d & 1528.
Education: curriculum
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/09/2016
11/10/2016