Federal Mandate Prohibits Passing the Trash:
See Section 4108: Activities to Support Safe and Healthy Students
See Section 8546: Prohibition on Aiding and Abetting Sexual Abuse
ESSA Sec. 8546
U.S. Department of Education reminds States of their duty to comply with ESSA Section 8546.
The S.E.S.A.M.E. Act: A Model for States to Adopt
Pennsylvania Act 168 of 2014 Ban “Pass the Trash” Legislation
This legislation adds new requirements for the hiring of all positions at school entities and independent contractors of school entities that involve direct contact with children (defined as “the possibility of care, supervision, guidance or control of children or routine interaction with children”). The goal of the legislation is to identify those applicants that have been the subject of allegations, investigations or finding of abuse or sexual misconduct involving a child.
Video explanation Act 168 of 2014
States that have adopted the S.E.S.A.M.E. Act
Connecticut – HB 5400 of 2016
Nevada – AB362 of 2017
New Jersey – S414 of 2018
Maryland HB 486
The S.E.S.A.M.E. Act: Social Media Toolkit
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SESAME ACT RESOURCES
