SF1346 Summary

• School districts may include child sexual abuse prevention instruction in health curricula, covering age-appropriate topics such as recognizing abuse and assault, boundary violations, grooming tactics, and strategies to promote disclosure and reduce self-blame.

• School districts and charter schools may accept private and public funds, including federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act, to develop and implement child sexual abuse prevention programs.

• Districts are encouraged to provide ongoing in-service training for staff and school board members on responding to child sexual abuse disclosures, complying with mandatory reporting requirements under section 626.556, and recognizing sexual abuse and domestic violence.

• New statute section 120B.234 ("Erin's Law") encourages districts to integrate child sexual abuse prevention instruction for students and training for school personnel, and directs districts to consult with federal, state, and local agencies and community organizations to identify research-based prevention tools and curricula.

• Commissioner of Education must submit a report by November 1, 2019, detailing child sexual abuse prevention programs implemented by school districts and charter schools, including information on students and personnel served, program activities, and revenue sources and expenditures.