The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require education on physical and sexual abuse for students, mandating that school districts provide instruction on identifying emotional and physical child abuse, as well as strategies for promoting disclosure and reducing self-blame. The bill specifies that this instruction must be multisession, multimodal, culturally inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive. Additionally, it requires that instructors be trained on managing disclosures that may arise during the delivery of this instruction, and that school districts develop policies for responding to such disclosures. The effective date for these provisions is set for the 2026-2027 school year.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the purpose of "Erin's Law" to require prevention education for students and training for all school personnel on recognizing and preventing sexual abuse and violence. It also allows school districts to consult with various agencies and organizations to identify research-based tools and curricula for preventing child sexual abuse. The effective date for these changes is also set for the 2026-2027 school year.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 120B.021, 120B.234