An Act to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires cosmetology and barbering schools in Massachusetts to include education on domestic violence and sexual assault awareness as part of their curriculum. The goal is to equip these professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond appropriately to situations involving abuse. This will help create a safer environment for clients and promote awareness of these important issues.
Key provisions
- Cosmetology and barbering schools must incorporate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness training.
- The training curriculum will cover recognizing signs of abuse and appropriate responses.
- The training will be overseen by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure committee.
- Schools will be responsible for documenting completion of the training by their instructors.
Who is affected
- Cosmetology schools
- Barbering schools
- Students enrolled in cosmetology and barbering programs
- Cosmetologists and barbers
- Clients of cosmetology and barbering services
Notable changes
- Currently, domestic violence and sexual assault awareness is not a standard part of cosmetology and barbering education.
- This bill introduces a mandatory requirement for such education.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsors
Cynthia Stone Creem
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