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Utah House approves second substitute of HB 286 to expand child-abuse prevention training with parental notification and opt-out
Summary
The Utah House on Feb. 26 passed Second Substitute House Bill 286 to provide parent, teacher and student education aimed at preventing child sexual abuse; the floor debate centered on whether parental opt-out or prior written consent (opt-in) should apply. The bill passed 73–0 and returns to the Senate.
The Utah House on Feb. 26 approved Second Substitute House Bill 286, a package of training and notification measures aimed at preventing child sexual abuse in schools.
Representative Angela Romero, the bill sponsor, told colleagues the proposal would provide training and resources for parents, preventive training for teachers to spot signs of abuse, and age-appropriate education for students so they know how to report abuse. "This bill provides training and resources to parents so that they have the tools to have conversations with their children," Romero said in floor remarks.
Supporters said the measure addresses silence around abuse. "Only 1 in 10 abused children tell somebody," Romero said in summation, urging the body to approve the bill. Several members…
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