Bill
A 290
Overview: A 290, Relates to providing sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns, REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION, Introduced: January 08, 2025Purpose an
Overview: A 290, Relates to providing sexual harassment training to undergraduate and graduate student interns, REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION, Introduced: January 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to require all undergraduate and graduate student interns in the state to receive comprehensive sexual harassment training. The intent is to promote a safe and respectful work environment for student interns and to help prevent and address incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all undergraduate and graduate students participating in internships, co-ops, or other work-based learning programs receive at least 2 hours of sexual harassment training
- Requires employers hosting student interns to provide the necessary training and maintain records of completion
- Directs the state's Department of Labor to develop and maintain a standardized sexual harassment training curriculum for use by employers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Undergraduate and graduate students participating in internships, co-ops, and other work-based learning programs will be required to complete the sexual harassment training
- Employers hosting student interns will be responsible for providing the training and maintaining documentation
- The state's Department of Labor will need to create and maintain the standardized training curriculum
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been referred to the Higher Education committee for further consideration
- If passed, the sexual harassment training requirement would take effect for all student internships beginning in the next academic year
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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