Legislature(2015 - 2016)BUTROVICH 205
03/17/2015 03:30 PM Senate EDUCATION
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| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| SB64 | |
| SB31 | |
| Presentation: Elementary and Secondary Education Act Flexibility Waiver Renewal | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 31 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| = | SB 64 | ||
SB 31-SEXUAL ABUSE/ASSAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
3:45:45 PM
CHAIR DUNLEAVY announced the consideration of SB 31. He said it
was the second hearing.
T.J. PRESLEY, Staff, Senator Berta Gardner, Alaska State
Legislature, presented changes in version H of SB 31. He said
the changes address some of the concerns of superintendents and
clarify language. He noted other changes are forthcoming after
discussion with the Department of Education and Early
Development (DEED) and superintendents.
MR. PRESLEY presented the sectional analysis:
Section 1: No changes
The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended
by adding a new section to read: SHORT TITLE. Section
4 of this Act may be known as Erin's Law.
Section 2: Conforming
AS 14.30.070(b) amended to read: (b) The Department of
Health and Social Services may require the district to
conduct [ADDITIONAL] physical examinations that it
considers necessary, and may reimburse the district
for the [ADDITIONAL] examinations on the basis and to
the extent the commissioner of health and social
services prescribes by regulation.
Explanation: Conforms to AS 14.30.070(a) repeal in
Section 7
Section 3: Substantive
AS 14.30.075 Repeal requirement that school districts
pay for physical examinations for teachers.
Section 4: Substantive
AS 14.30.355 Substance of Erin's Law
Clarifies that notices are sent to parents instead of
"student, parent teacher notification"
Clarifies that training is required for mandated
reporters
Clarifies frequency of training to comport with
mandated reporter training
(c) Initially, within six months of employment for a
new teacher or administrative staff member, including
an athletic coach; and
(2) thereafter, at least once every five years.
Section 5: Conforming
Conforms to repeal of AS 14.30.070(a) in section 7
Section 6: Substantive
Repeals requirement that certificated preschool
teachers must be fingerprinted and background checked
a second time after being hired.
Section 7: Substantive
Repeals:
AS 14.30.070. Physical examination required (a) the
governing body of each school district shall provide
for and require a physical examination of every child
attending school in the district. The examination
shall be made when the child enters school or, in
areas where no physician resides, as soon thereafter
as is practicable, and thereafter at regular intervals
considered advisable by the governing body of the
district. For purposes of this subsection, physical
examinations, within the scope of chiropractic
practice, may be conducted by a chiropractor
AS 14.30.120. Certificate of physical examination the
school board, when physical examinations are made,
shall deliver to the parent, guardian, or other person
having the responsibility for or control of the child
a report signed by the physician or nurse making the
examination, specifying the findings with respect to
the health and physical well-being of the child. For
purposes of this subsection, physician examinations,
within the scope of chiropractic practice, may be
conducted by a chiropractor.
3:47:47 PM
At ease
3:48:04 PM
SENATOR HUGGINS moved to adopt the CS for SB 31, labeled 29-
LS0420\H, as the working document.
CHAIR DUNLEAVY objected for discussion.
MR. PRESLEY continued to describe the changes in version H.
3:53:00 PM
CHAIR DUNLEAVY opened public testimony.
3:53:32 PM
ROSEMARY WEBB, Co-President Child Lures Prevention, testified in
support of SB 31.
JENNIFER MITCHELL, Co-President, Child Lures Prevention,
testified in support of SB 31. She asked if Alaska is looking
for pre-K through 12 education for sex abuse prevention.
CHAIR DUNLEAVY said yes.
MS. MITCHELL related that Child Lures Prevention provides
developmentally appropriate and research-based educational
programming for pre-K through sixth grade and for grades 7 - 12.
They both align with national health education standards.
She stressed the importance of teaching this curriculum in
schools. She said 50 percent of sexually abused children
experience the abuse in the home. The use of mandated reporters
working in schools presents a good opportunity to teach
children. She shared statistics about sexual abuse of children.
She said prevention education does improve children's knowledge
and skills related to abuse prevention. She said Child Lures
Prevention would be honored to work with school districts in
Alaska.
CHAIR DUNLEAVY asked the sponsor if the presenters will discuss
their curriculum and how it is delivered.
MR. PRESLEY suggested also learning how the curriculum was
developed.
MS. WEBB described the program and its availability on CD, DVD,
USB flash drive, and, soon, on a web site.
3:57:10 PM
CHAIR DUNLEAVY pointed out that state law mandates that
curriculum is adopted at the local level. The committee is
simply hearing curriculum options.
SENATOR GARDNER named the programs available as found in
members' packets. She asked if "Affection Lures - Safe and
Healthy Boundaries" is one of Child Lures Prevention's programs.
MS. WEBB said yes.
SENATOR GARDNER asked about the cost of the program.
MS. WEBB explained that the programs are turnkey and provide a
45 minute training video, scripted lesson plans for all grade
levels, and student videos. If one school ordered a program kit
it would cost $489, plus shipping; there is a bulk rate of $439
each for six.
3:59:14 PM
KATE TOVIAS, Employee, Committee for Children, spoke of
curriculum developed for child protection. She said the non-
profit organization has created a social/emotional learning
program for children called "Second Step," as well as a child
protection unit. She said the vision statement for the Committee
for Children is "Safe Children Thriving in a Peaceful World."
She stressed that "safe" is the key word.
She said training for all programs is online. She listed several
types of programs. She referred to an article titled "Safe,
Supported, and Ready to Learn" in members packets. She noted
they have done research with the Adverse Child Effect Study
(ACES.) She said the scope and sequence of the Child Protection
Unit is also in members' packets. Mandatory training is required
and the program focuses on safety and is developmentally
appropriate. She described examples of lessons.
She described the training involved for the three modules and
said that all information is available online.
4:06:40 PM
CHAIR DUNLEAVY recognized testifiers available for questions.
CHAIR DUNLEAVY removed his objection. There being no further
objection, the CS for SB 31, version H, was adopted.
He noted the sponsor is still working on the bill. He thanked
Senator Gardner for her work with various organizations to fine-
tune the bill.
CHAIR DUNLEAVY held SB 31 in committee.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| CSSB 31 Draft.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB 31 Explanation.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| SB 31 - Teen Dating Violence.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB 31 Child Lures' Workbook.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB31 Child Lures' Prevention Gr3-4.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB 31 Scope and Sequence.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB 31 Lesson Plans.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| CSSB31 Four-Part Solution.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 31 |
| SB 64 - FNSB Comments.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 64 |
| SB 64 - Effective Date Amendment.pdf |
SEDC 3/17/2015 3:30:00 PM |
SB 64 |