Bill > HB4848

This bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to develop and distribute an informational notice about section 213b of the Michigan penal code, which relates to sextortion - a form of child sexual exploitation where someone threatens a minor with sharing nude or sexual images and demands more content, sexual activity, or money. The bill mandates that school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies provide this notice to school personnel, students in grades 6-12, and parents/guardians. Additionally, these educational entities must implement policies to educate these groups about sextortion and hold at least one board meeting annually to share free educational materials from organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the FBI, or the Office for Victims of Crime. The department is not liable for any civil actions arising from the distribution of this notice. By requiring these steps, the bill aims to raise awareness about sextortion and help protect students from this form of online sexual exploitation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4848