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NJ A5124

NJ A5124
Provides that required instruction on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention in grades preschool through 12 include content on Internet safety and dangers of online predators.


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Introduced
12/10/2020
In Committee
12/10/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Current law requires each school district to incorporate age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in grades preschool through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The bill amends this requirement to provide that the required educational content will include, among other subject matter, instruction on Internet safety and the dangers of online predators. The bill also includes the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking among the entities that the Commissioner of Education must consult when providing school districts with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources in order to effectuate this section of law.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require that the sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education taught in grades preschool through 12 in New Jersey include instruction on internet safety and the dangers of online predators. The bill also includes the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking among the entities that the Commissioner of Education must consult when providing schools with age-appropriate sample learning activities and resources to implement this education requirement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 12/10/2020)

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