Minnesota HF1149 mandates physical and sexual abuse education in public schools.

Minnesota HF1149 requires public schools to include physical and sexual abuse prevention education in their curricula. This education must cover identifying abuse, recognizing assault, boundary violations, and ways offenders groom. Schools must also train instructors on managing disclosures and develop policies for responding to such disclosures. The bill mandates that school districts consult with federal, state, or local agencies and community-based organizations to identify research-based tools and programs for preventing child sexual abuse.

Minnesota HF1149 mandates physical and sexual abuse education in public schools.

Minnesota HF1149 requires public schools to include physical and sexual abuse prevention education in their curricula. This education must cover identifying abuse, recognizing assault, boundary violations, and ways offenders groom. Schools must also train instructors on managing disclosures and develop policies for responding to such disclosures. The bill mandates that school districts consult with federal, state, or local agencies and community-based organizations to identify research-based tools and programs for preventing child sexual abuse.