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MS HB439
Bill
Status
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Moore
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AI Summary
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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"
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Policy may include methods for increasing teacher, student, and parental awareness of sexual abuse warning signs and issues
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Policy may include age-appropriate curriculum for students in prekindergarten through fifth grade on recognizing and responding to sexual abuse
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Policy may include training for school personnel on child sexual abuse, educational information for parents in school handbooks, and counseling resources for affected students
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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