Licensing boards reporting required, criminal offense of grooming established, criminal penalties provided, and money appropriated.

This bill creates a new felony offense called "grooming" for adults who manipulate children into sexual conduct. It also requires law enforcement to report teachers charged with certain offenses to licensing boards and mandates updated training for mandated reporters on identifying and reporting grooming. Additionally, the bill makes changes to how teacher licenses can be revoked and appropriates funds for the student maltreatment program.

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