An Act to protect children from adults in positions of authority or trust

This bill requires all Massachusetts schools (public and private) serving minors to adopt and implement a formal abuse prevention policy defining inappropriate conduct between staff and students. It mandates biennial training for school staff on recognizing, preventing, and reporting sexual misconduct - including behaviors like romantic invitations or suggestive comments - and provides age-appropriate education for students on healthy boundaries, recognizing risks, and reporting concerns. The policy must be created by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in consultation with child advocacy agencies and reviewed every five years. Schools must maintain training records and make the policy publicly available online. The law directly affects all schools, staff members, and students in Massachusetts.