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MD HB165

MD HB165
Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking


summary

Introduced
01/12/2022
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking

AI Summary

This bill requires the Maryland State Board of Education and nonpublic schools in the state to develop and implement a program of age-appropriate education on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault. The program must be taught by trained teachers and incorporated into the health curriculum. Importantly, the bill also mandates that the program for students in grades 6 through 8 include material promoting the awareness and prevention of human and sex trafficking. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Hearing (13:00 3/23/2022 ) (on 03/23/2022)

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