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MO HB501
Bill
Status
7/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Genise Montecillo
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AI Summary
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Adds requirement for human sexuality courses to teach pupils about dangers of sexual predators, including online predators encountered through internet, cell phones, text messages, chat rooms, email, and instant messaging programs
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Requires instruction on responsible online behavior, internet safety, and the importance of reporting inappropriate situations to responsible adults or law enforcement agencies including the FBI and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's CyberTipline
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Mandates teaching about personal and legal consequences of inappropriate text messaging, including among friends
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Amends existing Missouri law (Section 170.015, RSMo) governing human sexuality and sexually transmitted disease education in schools
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Passed during the 98th General Assembly First Regular Session (2015)
Legislative Description
Requires course materials relating to sexual education to contain information regarding sexual predators, online predators, and the consequences of inappropriate text messaging
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
7/14/2015