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NV AB138
Bill
Status
4/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Danielle Gallant
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AI Summary
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Requires the Nevada Department of Education to develop age-appropriate curriculum standards for teaching sexual abuse awareness and prevention to pupils in kindergarten through grade 12, including recognizing indicators of abuse, actions victims should take, and available counseling options.
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Expands the definition of "personal safety of children" to explicitly include physical and sexual abuse among the hazards and dangers children should learn to recognize.
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Mandates school districts and charter schools implement instruction on sexual abuse awareness and prevention as part of required health courses, based on Department-developed standards.
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Requires annual review of curriculum standards by the Department and annual reporting by school boards on grade levels covered, materials used, instructors utilized, and number of student safety incident reports.
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Effective date: July 1, 2025; fiscal impact on state government but no effect on local government.
Legislative Description
Revises provisions relating to curriculum standards for teaching the personal safety of children. (BDR 34-922)
Last Action
(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
4/12/2025