Human trafficking; Board of Education to provide information for local school division staff. (SB259)

Introduced By

Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patron Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Human trafficking; information for public schools.  Requires the Board of Education, with assistance from the Department of Social Services, to provide awareness and training materials for local school divisions on human trafficking, including strategies for the prevention of trafficking of children. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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In the News

Officials Fight for Human Trafficking Victims

January 30, 2012
RICHMOND – A bipartisan coalition, including legislators and Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, urged the General Assembly on Monday to increase penalties for human trafficking in general and underage sex trafficking in particular.

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VACOLAO, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

VACOLAO supports legislation that seeks to increase public awareness of and enhance enforcement of anti-human trafficking laws.

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