New Jersey § 18a:36-25

§ 18a:36-25.

a. It shall be the duty of the task force to make recommendations for reducing child

sexual abuse in this State. The task force shall also make recommendations for school policies and training

that address the sexual abuse of children. In making its recommendations, the task force shall do the following: (1) gather information concerning child sexual abuse throughout the State; (2) receive reports and testimony from individuals, State and local agencies, community-based

organizations, and other public and private organizations; (3) review steps taken and programs established in other states to reduce child sexual

abuse; (4) create goals for State policy that are aimed at preventing child sexual abuse; (5) create recommendations and guidelines for school policies addressing sexual abuse

of children. The recommendations and guidelines shall be flexible enough to allow accommodation

for local autonomy and values; (6) review current instructional programs or curricula provided in New Jersey schools

on issues related to child sexual abuse, and create recommendations for a sample curriculum

to be utilized by school districts; (7) create recommendations and guidelines for school personnel to respond appropriately

to students affected by sexual abuse, including any recommendations for teacher professional

development and training on this issue; (8) create recommendations and guidelines for age-appropriate, evidence-based child

sexual abuse awareness, including guidelines for utilizing appropriately trained professionals

to provide the student instruction and teacher training on this issue; (9) create recommendations and guidelines for providing educational material to parents

and guardians on the warning signs of child sexual abuse and information on assistance

and referrals or resources; and (10) develop a child sexual abuse protocol to be utilized by all community partners

in order to help identify, prevent, and investigate child sexual abuse. b. The recommendations described in subsection a. of this section may include proposals

for specific statutory changes and methods to foster cooperation among State agencies

and between the State and local government. The recommendations also may identify opportunities for collaboration among State

and local agencies, community-based organizations, and other public and private organizations

to provide prevention education services. c. The task force shall present any recommendations and guidelines concerning school

policies, updates to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, and school personnel,

as developed pursuant to paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) of subsection a. of this section,

to the State Board of Education for consideration and possible adoption.