If enacted, this bill would introduce a new section, 15-160.03, to the Arizona Revised Statutes, mandating the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to develop a statewide child sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention program for public schools by July 1, 2026. The program would include instructional modules for teachers on prevention, identification, and response to child sexual abuse, as well as age-appropriate educational materials for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Additionally, it would establish a uniform response policy and reporting procedure for incidents of child sexual abuse and assault.

The bill also stipulates that each public school must implement this program by October 1, 2026, while ensuring that no student is required to participate without written consent from a parent or guardian. The legislation would be officially titled "Erin's Law." Overall, the bill aims to enhance child safety education in schools and provide resources for both educators and students regarding the prevention and response to child sexual abuse and assault.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-160.03