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This bill amends the Rhode Island Uniform Commercial Driver's License Act to require that any trade school, education program, or commercial driving instructor providing training for commercial motor vehicle operators must include specialized training on human trafficking. Specifically, the curriculum must cover how to recognize, prevent, and report human trafficking. The office of the postsecondary commissioner will be responsible for ensuring these training requirements are implemented and must work with human trafficking prevention organizations to annually review and update the training content to reflect current trends and changes in human trafficking. This mandate aims to leverage the unique position of commercial drivers, who often travel extensively and may encounter potential human trafficking situations, by equipping them with knowledge and tools to identify and report such incidents. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.

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