NRS432B.720. Recommendations of Task Force. [Effective through June 30, 2014.]  


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  •       1.  The Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children may recommend a policy addressing the sexual abuse of children in this State that may include, without limitation:

          (a) Age-appropriate curriculum for pupils in prekindergarten through grade 5;

          (b) Training for school personnel;

          (c) Providing educational information in school handbooks, pamphlets and other materials, for parents and guardians, including, without limitation:

                 (1) The warning signs of sexual abuse of children; and

                 (2) Assistance, referral or information concerning resources; and

          (d) The provision of:

                 (1) Counseling and other resources available to any child in this State affected by sexual abuse; and

                 (2) Emotional and educational support for any child in this State who has experienced sexual abuse, to allow the child to succeed in school.

          2.  Any policy recommended pursuant to this section may address, without limitation:

          (a) Methods to increase awareness in teachers, students and parents of issues regarding the sexual abuse of children, including, without limitation, warning signs that a child might be a victim of sexual abuse;

          (b) Actions that a child who is the victim of sexual abuse can take to obtain assistance and intervention; and

          (c) Counseling options available for students affected by sexual abuse.

      (Added to NRS by 2013, 1153)