SB 124
Authorizing certain age-appropriate child sexual abuse prevention and sexual violence prevention instruction
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia public schools to provide age-appropriate instruction on child sexual abuse prevention and personal safety to students in grades three through six annually. It also mandates annual instruction in dating violence and sexual violence prevention for students in grades seven through twelve. Public charter and nonpublic schools are exempt from these requirements. The bill also outlines training requirements for public school employees focused on recognizing and responding to potential abuse and neglect.
Key provisions
- Requires annual child sexual abuse prevention instruction for grades 3-6.
- Requires annual personal safety and assault prevention instruction for grades 3-6, with an option for parental exemption.
- Requires annual dating violence and sexual violence prevention instruction for grades 7-12.
- Provides for annual notice to parents or guardians regarding personal safety instruction.
- Establishes training requirements for public school employees on recognizing and responding to abuse and neglect.
- Requires training to be updated every three years.
- Exempts public charter and nonpublic schools from the instructional requirements.
- Directs the State Board of Education to develop rules and resources to support implementation.
Who is affected
- Students in grades K-12
- Parents or Guardians of students
- Public School Employees
- Public Charter Schools
- Nonpublic Schools
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