Alabama SB364 mandates violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation instruction for public school students before high school graduation.

Alabama SB364 requires public school students to receive instruction in violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation before graduating from high school. The instruction must start in sixth grade and cover topics such as responsible decision-making, the causes and effects of school violence, and nonviolent conflict resolution. The State Department of Education must develop standards and provide instructional materials and curricula to local boards of education. The State Board of Education will adopt rules necessary to implement this instruction.

Alabama SB364 mandates violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation instruction for public school students before high school graduation.

Alabama SB364 requires public school students to receive instruction in violence prevention, conflict resolution, and mediation before graduating from high school. The instruction must start in sixth grade and cover topics such as responsible decision-making, the causes and effects of school violence, and nonviolent conflict resolution. The State Department of Education must develop standards and provide instructional materials and curricula to local boards of education. The State Board of Education will adopt rules necessary to implement this instruction.