Bill > HB736

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities (school districts, charter schools, etc.) to develop and incorporate an age-appropriate child abuse awareness and prevention education program into their existing curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 12. It also requires school entities to provide four hours of training in child abuse awareness and prevention for professional educators every five years, using materials provided by the Department of Education. The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Human Services and at least one child abuse organization, is tasked with developing a model curriculum and compiling training materials for school entities to use.