TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jun 23, 2026

A new state law passed this year requires public school districts to provide age- and grade-appropriate human trafficking awareness and prevention education to students in kindergarten through 12th grade beginning in the upcoming school year. Advocates told News 2 the instruction could give children important tools to protect themselves and identify warning signs in others. The legislation also allows schools to bring in qualified healthcare professionals and social workers to assist with instruction. School districts must adopt an implementation plan by Aug. 1.