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MS HB355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Becky Currie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires every public school, including charter schools, to post a sign in a clearly visible, publicly accessible location that is readily accessible to students
  • Sign must display the toll-free telephone number operated by the Department of Human Services for reporting child abuse or neglect, established under Sections 43-21-353 and 43-21-354
  • Sign must be posted in both English and Spanish and include directions on how to access the Department of Human Services or Department of Child Protection Services websites
  • State Board of Education shall adopt rules and regulations relating to the posting requirements
  • Effective date is July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Public schools; require to post child abuse hotline number in visible areas of the school.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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