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WI SB839
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andre Jacque
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AI Summary
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommended training courses on recognizing, reporting, and preventing human trafficking and sextortion for grades 6-12, in consultation with the Department of Children and Families and Department of Justice
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School boards must provide age-appropriate instruction in human trafficking and sextortion prevention at least once in grades 6-8 and once in grades 9-12, beginning in the 2026-27 school year
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Full-time licensed school district employees must receive training in identifying current and potential victims of child trafficking and sextortion
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Sextortion is defined as sexual exploitation where a perpetrator obtains sexually explicit material from a victim and threatens to release it unless the victim provides money, additional sexual content, or engages in sexual activity
Legislative Description
Required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training related to identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
3/5/2026