HB1464

Mississippi HB1464 would require domestic and dating violence prevention education in public schools.

Mississippi HB1464 amends the Mississippi Code to include domestic violence and dating violence prevention education in comprehensive health education for public schools. The bill defines dating violence and dating partner, and mandates that health education curricula include defining dating violence, recognizing warning signs, understanding healthy relationships, and prevention strategies. The State Department of Education, in partnership with the State Department of Health and the Mississippi Coalition Against Domestic Violence, would provide training and resources for educators.