Section 160.2110

Title XI EDUCATION AND LIBRARIES

Chapter 160

Effective - 28 Aug 2011, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  160.2110.  Adoption and implementation of policy, content. — 1.  The task force on the prevention of sexual abuse of children established in section 160.2100 may adopt and implement a policy addressing sexual abuse of children that may include:

  (1)  Age-appropriate curriculum for students in pre-K through fifth grade;

  (2)  Training for school personnel on child sexual abuse;

  (3)  Educational information to parents or guardians provided in the school handbook on the warning signs of a child being abused, along with any needed assistance, referral, or resource information;

  (4)  Available counseling and resources for students affected by sexual abuse; and

  (5)  Emotional and educational support for a child of abuse to continue to be successful in school.

  2.  Any policy adopted may address without limitation:

  (1)  Methods for increasing teacher, student, and parent awareness of issues regarding sexual abuse of children, including knowledge of likely warning signs indicating that a child may be a victim of sexual abuse;

  (2)  Actions that a child who is a victim of sexual abuse could take to obtain assistance and intervention; and

  (3)  Available counseling options for students affected by sexual abuse.

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(L. 2011 S.B. 54)