HB363 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention, programs in K-12 schools, required, Secs. 16-28B-6, 16-28B-8 am'd.

Summary

HB363 would require Alabama K-12 schools to add age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education to health curricula and to train staff accordingly, plus related harassment and suicide-prevention measures.

What This Bill Does

It requires each school to include age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in health class and to establish staff training standards on this topic. It also mandates schools to develop and implement evidence-based practices to reduce harassment, violence, and threats, and to report violence and harassment statistics to local boards for posting on the state education department’s website (with student identities protected). Additionally, if funds are available, it adds suicide-prevention standards for schools, including counseling, crisis intervention, staff training (including on sexual abuse awareness and prevention), student education on warning signs, and collaboration with community prevention resources.

Who It Affects

• Students in K-12 will receive education on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention as part of health curricula and will benefit from a safer school environment.
• School staff and administrators will receive training on sexual abuse awareness and prevention, and school systems/boards will implement policies and report data.

Key Provisions

• Incorporate age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education into health education curricula.
• Develop and implement standards for training staff on sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention.
• Develop and implement evidence-based practices to promote a harassment-free school environment and to prevent harassment, intimidation, violence, and threats of violence.
• Require reporting of actual violence and threats to the local board and posting of statistics on the Department of Education website, with student identities protected.
• If funds are provided, implement suicide-prevention standards including counseling services, crisis intervention, staff training (including on sexual abuse awareness and prevention), student education on warning signs, and collaboration with community prevention resources.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Sexual Abuse