Senate Bill 839 mandates the development and implementation of human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction for students in grades 6 to 12 in Wisconsin. The state superintendent of public instruction, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Justice, is tasked with creating a list of recommended training courses that are age-appropriate. Starting in the 2026-27 school year, school boards are required to provide this instruction at least once in grades 6 to 8 and once in grades 9 to 12. The bill also defines sextortion and emphasizes the importance of educating students about recognizing and preventing such exploitation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that full-time school district employees who hold a license from the Department of Public Instruction must receive training on identifying victims of child trafficking and sextortion. The bill includes several new provisions, such as the creation of sections 115.28 (67), 118.07 (5) (b), and 121.02 (1) (L) 9., while renumbering section 118.07 (5) to 118.07 (5) (a). These changes aim to enhance the educational framework surrounding these critical issues and ensure that both students and educators are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to combat human trafficking and sextortion.