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MS HB439

Bill

Status

Failed

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local school boards to adopt a policy addressing sexual abuse of children as part of their comprehensive school district safety plan, referred to as "Erin's Law Awareness"

  • Policy may include methods for increasing teacher, student, and parental awareness of sexual abuse warning signs and issues

  • Policy may include age-appropriate curriculum for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade on recognizing and responding to sexual abuse

  • Policy may include training for school personnel on child sexual abuse, educational information for parents in school handbooks, and counseling resources for affected students

  • Effective July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Erin's Law Awareness; authorize inclusion of as a component of required comprehensive school district safety plan.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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