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State House Bill Would Have Human Trafficking Information Taught In Schools

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TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) - A bill moving through the state's House would require that children in Florida's public schools be taught the dangers and warning signs of human trafficking.

A House Education subcommittee voted unanimously Tuesday for the bill sponsored by Democratic Rep. Patricia Williams of Fort Lauderdale. The measure would include human trafficking in the health classes currently taught in Florida public schools.

The curriculum would focus on how to recognize and understand human trafficking, as well as child abuse.

Twenty-two Florida school districts already include human trafficking information in their health classes.

Williams says the course will save lives and prevent many children from becoming victims. It has two more committee stops before it would be ready for a House floor vote.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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