BISMARCK, N.D. (KUMV) – Members of the House engaged in discussions regarding two bills related to school curricula.
One proposal, which aimed to mandate school districts to provide a course on sex trafficking, was ultimately rejected.
House Bill 1569 sought to require districts to establish a curriculum that would detail the realities of sex trafficking and help recognize potential signs of individuals being trafficked.
Rep. Liz Conmy, D-Fargo, acknowledged the bill’s intentions but pointed out that it lacked critical guidelines concerning curriculum development.
“We absolutely do not wish to undermine the importance of educating students about human trafficking, but we believe that this unfunded bill, which skips the curriculum review process, is not the most effective approach,” Conmy remarked.
In contrast, lawmakers unanimously approved House Bill 1533, which mandates school districts to include some form of financial literacy instruction, either through a dedicated financial literacy class or as part of a democracy curriculum.
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