HB 2992 — pilot program; sexual abuse prevention

Fifty-seventhHouse LegislatureEngrossed Appropriationspilot Secondprogram; Regular Session H.B.

2992sexual PROPOSEDabuse prevention State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session HOUSE OFBILL REPRESENTATIVES2992 AMENDMENTSAN TOACT H.B.ESTABLISHING THE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AND ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PILOT PROGRAM;

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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:

curriculum development;

delayed repealrepeal; A.

definitions A.

On or before July 1, 2027, the department shall select six public schools [that provide instruction to students in any of grades six through eight] to participate in the pilot program during the 2027-2028 school year.

The department of education mayshall consult with the department of child safety and organizations that are operated by survivors of grooming or human trafficking,trafficking or both, in developing the pilot program established by this subsection.subsection and the curriculum developed pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 3 of this section.

For teachers, at least four hours of in-person, evidence-based instructional modules that are provided by an organization that is selected pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 2 of this section and that may include the following:

(a) Training regarding the prevention and identification of, and responses to, child sexual abuse and assault, including [exploitation,exploitation, grooming, grooming with the intent to exploit and]and technology-facilitated abuse.

(b) Resources to further student, teacher and parental awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse and assault, including [exploitation,exploitation, grooming, grooming with the intent to exploit and]and technology-facilitated abuse.

For students, at least three hours of [age-appropriate,]age-appropriate, in-person, evidence-based instruction provided by an organization that is selected pursuant to subsection B, paragraph 2 of this section and age-appropriate educational materials that are designed for children in [kindergartenkindergarten programs or any of]of grades [six]one [one] through [eight]twelve [twelve] regarding child sexual Houseabuse Amendmentsand assault awareness and prevention, including exploitation, grooming behaviors and grooming with the intent to H.B.exploit.

2992 abuse and assault awareness and prevention [, including exploitation, grooming behaviors and grooming with the intent to exploit].

[(iii)(iii) Grooming behaviors, including manipulation, trust building, secrecy, desensitization and isolation.

(vi)- Patterns,1 tactics- andH.B. warning signs associated with grooming and exploitation.] (b) Strategies that:

2992 (v) Patterns, tactics and warning signs associated with grooming and exploitation.

(b) Strategies that:

The department of educationeducation: may contract with a provider to implement the pilot program established by subsection A of this section if the provider demonstrates that the provider is able to meet all of the requirements prescribed by subsection A of this section.

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May contract with a provider to implement the pilot program established by subsection A of this section if the provider demonstrates that the provider is able to meet all of the requirements prescribed by subsection A of this section.

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Shall select one or more organizations to provide the instructional modules for teachers pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section or the instruction for students pursuant to subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section, or both.

The department shall select an organization pursuant to this paragraph only if the organization meets both of the following:

(a) Is organized and operated for the purpose of preventing child sexual abuse, promoting grooming awareness or preventing human trafficking.

(b) Ensures that the individuals who will provide instruction to teachers and students are either qualified survivors of grooming or human trafficking or advocates who have direct expertise in child sexual abuse, grooming and human trafficking prevention.

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Beginning on the effective date of this section, shall gather stakeholder input to develop a curriculum for the pilot program, including scheduling stakeholder meetings, subject to the following:

(a) The department shall solicit input from representatives of each of the following:

(i) The department of child safety.

(ii) Organizations that are organized and operated for the purpose of preventing child sexual abuse, grooming or human trafficking.

(iii) Survivors of child sexual abuse, grooming and human trafficking.

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2992 (b) The department shall select an organization to develop the curriculum for the pilot program, coordinate stakeholder input and ensure that the curriculum is survivor-informed, prevention-focused and appropriate for students.