Child Sexual Abuse Education and Prevention in Schools
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Bill Summary Bill No.: SF0093 Effective : 7/1/2018 LSO No.: 18LSO-0313 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0067 Chapter No.: 133 Prime Sponsor: Anselmi-Dalton Catch Title: Child sexual abuse education and prevention. Subject: Child sexual abuse education, prevention and response in public schools. Summary/Major Elements: Authorizes school districts to provide appropriate education and training to parents, students and school district employees on child sexual abuse education, prevention and response issues. Requires the parent or legal guardian of a student to provide written permission to a school district before their student may participate in child sexual abuse education. Provides that school districts may collaborate with community organizations and officials on specified issues relating to child sexual abuse. Comments: Commonly known as “Erin’s Law.” The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment to strike private funding because accepting private funds allows for matching grants that double the impact of prevention efforts. They argue that many bills use comparable language for funding sources and that private funding is beneficial.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment because accepting private funds risks accepting money from organizations with ideologies they disagree with, whereas public funds ensure neutrality.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment to strike private funding because accepting private funds allows for matching grants that double the impact of prevention efforts. They argue that discounting private funding ignores the significant resources available from non-profits and other organizations.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment because private funding allows for matching grants that double the impact of prevention efforts, and there is significant good private funding available.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment to strike private funding because accepting private funds allows for matching grants that double the impact of prevention efforts. They argue that good private funding exists and should not be discounted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment to strike private funding because accepting private funds allows for matching grants that double the impact of prevention efforts. They argue that good private funding exists and should not be discounted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill and opposes the amendment to strike private funding by pointing out that the Attorney General's office has a victim services division with available funds for such programs, indicating that public/private partnerships are viable and beneficial.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that it is unnecessary because training requirements already exist in state statutes. They also express concern that the bill was rushed through the legislative process.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill, arguing that it is unnecessary because training requirements are already part of state statutes. They also express concern that the bill was rushed through the process and that teaching children about abuse is not the solution.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it is unnecessary to teach children about abuse in schools when the perpetrators are often parents, and they argue that children should not be burdened with this education. They also express concern that the process was rushed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it is permissive and provides a framework to heighten discussion rather than mandating specific actions.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the bill because it is permissive rather than mandatory, providing a framework to heighten discussion without setting rigid requirements.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill to start a discussion in schools aimed at protecting children from sexual predators and abuse, noting that current state laws lack consistency on this issue.
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Adopted 2nd reading by Wilson
Adopted 2nd reading by Brown
Failed 2nd reading by Halverson
Withdrawn 3rd reading by Lone
Failed 3rd reading by Barlow
Adopted Standing Committee by SEducation