Bill > S03628

This bill amends the New York education law to require that private schools, in addition to public schools, provide mandatory age-appropriate instruction on preventing child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The curriculum will be defined by the education commissioner in consultation with the department of health and will be designed to educate students, parents, and school personnel about preventing child sexual abuse. The program is intended to provide comprehensive information and resources to help protect children from sexual exploitation, and the department of health is permitted to make model curriculum and resource materials available on their website. The bill will take effect on the first of July following its passage into law, meaning that private schools will need to implement these instructional programs in the upcoming school year after the bill is signed.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3628