Sub. S. B. No. 16 Summary

• Requires peace officer training programs to include instruction on proper interactions with civilians during traffic stops and in-person encounters, with online offerings covering constitutional rights, de-escalation techniques, and detention laws.

• Mandates the state board of education and director of public safety develop a model curriculum for grades 9-12 on proper interactions with peace officers, including demonstrations and role-play activities.

• Requires all public school districts, community schools, and STEM schools to provide instruction on proper interactions with peace officers using the model curriculum in grades 9-12 courses.

• Requires the director of public safety to adapt the model curriculum for driver training schools and amend motor vehicle law materials and drivers' license examination references to include instruction on proper interactions when stopped by peace officers.

• Establishes minimum training requirements for peace officers including crisis intervention, domestic violence response, and handling of missing children and child abuse cases.