SB 5935-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Finds that: (1) The number of children who have been found to be victims of abuse is unacceptable; |
(2) This victimization often leads adult survivors into struggles with depression, alcohol and drug addiction, and other mental illnesses; and |
(3) There is evidence that indicates effective abuse prevention and personal safety education can be very valuable in efforts to reduce incidents of abuse. |
Declares an intent to: (1) Address this issue by establishing guidelines for schools to integrate effective programs that teach students skills to prevent abuse; and |
(2) Involve communities and families in the work of the schools to enhance the efforts to prevent child abuse. |
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) In consultation with professionals in the field of child abuse prevention and interested organizations, establish a statewide child abuse prevention program to be incorporated into existing programs at each public school; and |
(2) Implement and conduct these activities using only federal funding provided through the United States department of education for school safety and prevention programs. |
Requires the program to be in place and made available to school districts by January 1, 2010. |