New York A00736 mandates courses on preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse for K-8 students in private schools.

New York A00736 amends the education law to require all pupils in grades K-8 in both public and private schools to receive instruction designed to prevent child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse. The program will be defined by the commissioner in consultation with the department of health and will educate students, parents, and school personnel. The department may also provide model curriculum and resources on its website. This act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.

New York A00736 mandates courses on preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse for K-8 students in private schools.

New York A00736 amends the education law to require all pupils in grades K-8 in both public and private schools to receive instruction designed to prevent child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse. The program will be defined by the commissioner in consultation with the department of health and will educate students, parents, and school personnel. The department may also provide model curriculum and resources on its website. This act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment.