MI HB4975

School districts and public school academies must adopt and implement a policy addressing child sexual abuse within 2 years of the bill's effective date, substantially consistent with guidelines from the state task force on prevention of sexual abuse.

Policies shall address age-appropriate curriculum for grades pre-K to 5, staff training on child sexual abuse response, parent education on warning signs, counseling resources for affected students, and review of mandatory reporting compliance systems.

School districts and public school academies must provide professional development to staff within 2 years enabling them to respond to student disclosures of assault in a culturally sensitive and psychologically appropriate manner that does not further traumatize students.

Beginning January 1, 2025, the superintendent of public instruction cannot issue an initial teaching certificate unless the applicant presents evidence of completed training in how to respond to student disclosures relating to assault.

The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment; training provided under these requirements may count toward existing professional development requirements.