Bill > H4330

This bill establishes a task force to make recommendations on establishing statewide certification and updating training standards for sexual assault counselors. The task force will be composed of representatives from various organizations and will make recommendations on updating the statutory definitions of "rape crisis center" and "sexual assault counselor," the curriculum and training hours required for certification of employees and volunteers, the appropriateness of different certification levels, a fee structure for certification, the feasibility and costs of establishing and maintaining licensure for rape crisis centers, and the feasibility of providing continuing education and college credits for training programs. The task force will submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation within 12 months of the effective date of the act.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on Public Health (J)

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