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Board approves amended child abuse and human trafficking prevention guidelines after debate over 'myths' and resource lists
Summary
After extended debate, the Utah State Board of Education approved amended minimum guidelines for child abuse and human trafficking prevention materials, voting to reference rule R277‑630, remove 'myths' wording, move SafeUT into prevention resources, and delete a list of 'additional resources.' Several amendments failed or were divided for separate votes.
The Utah State Board of Education on January 28 approved amended minimum guidelines for child abuse and human trafficking prevention materials after an extended debate over wording, resource lists and the board’s role in approving curriculum.
Vice Chair Earl proposed a three‑part amendment to Draft 3 of the minimum guidelines: (1) replace an embedded rubric by referencing rule R277‑630, (2) remove 'myths' language from the materials because prevention research shows repeating myths can reinforce false beliefs, and (3) remove a separate 'additional resources' list from each draft. "In section 1, they have a rubric, and I'm asking that it reference the law, r 2 7 7 6 3 0 child *** abuse and human trafficking prevention training and instruction," Earl said, framing the board's intent to rely on the rule rather than attach a rubric.
Board members debated several…
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