Ohio HB431 mandates annual student screening for human trafficking in public schools using a specified tool.
Ohio HB431 requires public school districts to annually screen students for human trafficking risk using the University of Toledo's FOCUS youth screening tool starting from the 2027-2028 school year. The University of Toledo will provide training to school districts on using the tool and create an online portal to track screening results. The bill allocates funds for these activities and ensures that student data remains confidential.
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