Mississippi HB1443 mandates school districts to include domestic violence and dating violence prevention in health education curricula.
Mississippi HB1443 requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate instruction on domestic violence and dating violence prevention into their health education curriculum. The instruction must emphasize prevention strategies, respectful communication, consent education, and available support services for victims. The content must be developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive. The State Department of Education is required to provide training and resources for educators to effectively deliver this instruction.
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