Bill
A 481
Requires social services districts to contract with non-residential DV programs to provide in-school outreach and education for high school students on resources, safety, and repor
Purpose and intent
- Bill A481 would require social services districts to contract with non-residential programs that serve victims of domestic violence in order to provide outreach and education activities in high schools.
- The measure aims to increase awareness of domestic violence resources, prevention, and safety planning among high school students and to connect victims or potential victims with supportive services.
Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and status)
- Mandate: Social services districts must establish contracts with non-residential domestic violence programs.
- Outreach and education: The contracted programs would deliver outreach and educational activities in high schools.
- Focus areas (inferred from the bill’s purpose): education about domestic violence, resources available to victims, reporting options, safety planning, and possibly information on how to seek help.
- Scope and implementation details: The provided information does not include specific definitions, frequency of activities, funding levels, or reporting requirements. The exact parameters (which programs qualify as “non-residential,” how services are delivered in schools, and any performance metrics) would be determined by the statute or implementing regulations if enacted.
Who would be affected
- Primary actors: Social services districts responsible for contracting with approved non-residential domestic violence programs.
- Service providers: Non-residential programs that work with victims of domestic violence (e.g., advocacy centers, outreach organizations).
- Education sector: High school students and school districts where outreach and education activities would take place.
- Potential secondary impacts: Increased awareness and utilization of domestic violence resources among youth; potential collaboration between social services and school personnel.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Status: Introduced January 8, 2025 and REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES. The bill has not advanced to a final enacted stage based on the provided information.
- Legislative actions shown: The same referral entry appears twice, indicating a single initial committee referral.
- Effective date and funding: Not specified in the provided material. Typically, any effective date would follow enactment and would depend on the bill’s final language and budget provisions.
Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin
- Cosponsors: Josh Jensen, Manny De Los Santos, Jeffrey Dinowitz
Related bills
- A set of prior-session related bills listed (A 1821, A 416, A 330, A 1023, A 7237, A 2496, A 816, A 5107, A 2463), indicating ongoing interest in DV outreach and education within schools.
Notes for readers
- The summary reflects the information available. The actual bill text would define key terms (e.g., “non-residential programs”), specify duties, funding, reporting requirements, and any implementation timelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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