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PA HB538
In sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for scope of article, for definitions, for education program and for follow-up; and making an editorial change.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to expand sexual violence education programs at higher education institutions and private licensed schools by adding human trafficking to the existing curriculum on sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. The bill requires these institutions to develop education programs in consultation with local rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and human trafficking organizations, starting in the 2027-2028 school year. The new human trafficking component must include instruction on current federal and state laws, trafficking statistics, methods traffickers use to recruit and coerce victims, risk factors that make individuals vulnerable to trafficking, and how to identify and assist potential victims. The bill also mandates that these institutions provide written notifications about available support services, rights, and protective measures for victims, and conduct follow-up programs that may include lectures, interactive learning, institutional activities, and educational materials related to prevention and awareness of human trafficking alongside existing violence prevention topics. The bill defines key terms like "human trafficking" and "involuntary servitude" by referencing existing legal definitions and will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Robert Leadbeter (R)*,
Wendy Fink (R),
Marla Gallo Brown (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Tom Jones (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Joanne Stehr (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 05/07/2025)
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