Amendment ID: S2459-16

Amendment 16

Child Trafficking Awareness Training

Mr. Montigny moves that the proposed new draft be amended by inserting after section 1 the following section:-

"SECTION 1A.  Said chapter 71 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 38Q½ the following new section:-

Section 38Q¾.  The executive office of education shall implement mandatory educational training for educators in kindergarten to grade 12, inclusive. The training shall include information to assist educators in identifying victims of human trafficking and providing appropriate support to victims of human trafficking. The training may be incorporated into professional development modules. The executive office of education may collaborate with public or nongovernmental organizations to provide training and may use previously developed courses. The executive office of education shall also develop a parent guide and teacher training material on internet safety and methods of preventing the exploitation of minors over the internet."