Erin s Law
In accordance of Erin’s Law (HB197) passed by the Alabama Legislature on June 11, 2015 the Alabama Governor’s Erin’s Law Task Force has established state guidelines for a child sexual abuse prevention instructional program for students in Grades kindergarten through 12 consistent with techniques to teach children to recognize child sexual abuse, equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability, and encourage them to report the abuse. All public school systems are required to establish developmentally appropriate instruction. The Alabama Governor’s Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children has established recommended guidelines that have been approved by State Board of Education.