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SB 1159 Family life education; female genital mutilation.

Introduced by: Richard H. Black | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Family life education; female genital mutilation. Requires any family life education curriculum offered by a local school division to incorporate age-appropriate elements of effective and evidence-based programs on the harmful physical and emotional effects of female genital mutilation, associated criminal penalties, and the rights of the victim including any civil action.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Family life education; female genital mutilation. Requires any family life education curriculum offered in any elementary school, middle school, or high school to incorporate age-appropriate elements of effective and evidence-based programs on the harmful physical and emotional effects of female genital mutilation, associated criminal penalties, and the rights of the victim including any civil action.