2022 Wyoming Statutes
Title 21 - Education
Chapter 9 - Courses of Study, Textbooks, Supplies
Article 1 - Courses of Study
Section 21-9-104 - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Instruction.
21-9-104. Child sexual abuse prevention instruction.
(a) A school district may include child sexual abuse prevention instruction in a health and safety program required under W.S. 21-9-101(b)(i)(G). A school district may provide instruction under this subsection in any appropriate manner, which may include age appropriate, evidence based instruction on:
(i) Recognizing sexual abuse and assault;
(ii) Personal boundary violations;
(iii) Ways in which a sexual offender may groom or desensitize a victim;
(iv) Strategies relating to:
(A) Disclosure of child sexual abuse;
(B) Reducing self blame;
(C) Mobilizing bystanders to respond to child sexual abuse.
(b) If a school district chooses to provide instruction under subsection (a) of this section, the parent or legal guardian of a student shall provide written permission to the school district authorizing their student to participate before that student shall be allowed to participate in the instruction.
