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MD HB620

MD HB620
Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking


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Introduced
01/25/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring that a certain program on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault include, for students in grades 6 through 8, material promoting the awareness and prevention of human and sex trafficking.

AI Summary

This bill requires that the existing program on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault in Maryland schools include, for students in grades 6 through 8, material promoting the awareness and prevention of human and sex trafficking. The bill also specifies that the program must be taught by a teacher who is trained to provide instruction on the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse and assault, and that it must be incorporated into the health curriculum of each county board and nonpublic school. The State Board is required to adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this bill, which will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 4/2/2024 ) (on 04/02/2024)

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