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Senate panel advances bill to expand human‑trafficking prevention education to K–12
Summary
AB 17 66 would expand age‑appropriate human‑trafficking prevention education to kindergarten through 12th grade and add digital‑safety material; a survivor's testimony and sponsors argued for early, developmentally appropriate programming and annual staff training. The committee referred the bill.
Assemblymember Krell presented AB 17 66 as an update to earlier K–12 trafficking prevention law, extending evidence‑based instruction to younger grades and incorporating digital‑safety issues such as sextortion and deep fakes. "The grooming process starts young and we need to equip kids in age‑appropriate ways," Krell said, describing prosecutorial experience and the need for front‑end prevention.
Emerald MiRubio, a survivor and founder of survivor support services, delivered emotional testimony about childhood exploitation and urged adoption of curriculum covering bodily autonomy, boundaries and safe disclosure. Ashley Bryant of 3 Strands Global Foundation described PROTECT, an evidence‑based program used in many schools and urged support for the bill.
Committee members discussed the Instructional Quality Commission process and the committee's internal rules for curriculum bills; members urged careful review but expressed strong support. The committee voted to refer AB 17 66 to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
