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SB 171

Relating to: requiring child sexual abuse prevention education. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rachael Cabral-Guevara and 3 co-sponsors

Wisconsin school districts must teach child sexual abuse prevention education covering body autonomy, abuse recognition, and reporting procedures.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 171

Legislative bill overview

SB 171 would require Wisconsin schools to implement child sexual abuse prevention education as part of their curriculum. The bill mandates instruction on recognizing inappropriate behavior, body autonomy, and reporting mechanisms for students to learn how to identify and report potential abuse.

Why is this important

Child sexual abuse prevention education can help students recognize warning signs and understand that abuse is not their fault, potentially enabling earlier intervention and reporting. Schools currently have discretion over whether to include such education, so this would establish a statewide standard for abuse prevention instruction.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum design and age-appropriateness: Disagreement may arise over what specific content is suitable for different grade levels and how graphic or detailed the instruction should be
  • Implementation costs and teacher training: Schools would need resources to develop curricula and train educators, raising questions about funding and teacher preparation requirements
  • Parental notification and opt-out provisions: The bill's stance on parental involvement, notification, and the ability to opt children out of instruction will likely be debated between those prioritizing parental rights and those emphasizing universal protective education

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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