West Virginia SB124 mandates age-appropriate child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention education for students in grades K-12.

West Virginia SB124 requires children in grades K-12 to receive age-appropriate safety information on child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention at least once per academic year. The bill mandates that the state board propose a legislative rule to develop resources and implement best practices for this education. Additionally, it requires training for public school employees upon employment and every three years thereafter, focusing on recognizing and responding to suspected abuse and neglect.

West Virginia SB124 mandates age-appropriate child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention education for students in grades K-12.

West Virginia SB124 requires children in grades K-12 to receive age-appropriate safety information on child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention at least once per academic year. The bill mandates that the state board propose a legislative rule to develop resources and implement best practices for this education. Additionally, it requires training for public school employees upon employment and every three years thereafter, focusing on recognizing and responding to suspected abuse and neglect.