29 USC 570 - Training for Department personnel to identify human trafficking

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 11, 2026

§ 570.

Training for Department personnel to identify human trafficking

(a)

In general

(b)

Training and continuing education described

The training and continuing education provided under the program referred to in subsection (a)—

(1)

may be conducted through in-class or virtual learning capabilities; and

(2)

shall include—

(A)

training or continuing education that—

(i)

is most appropriate for the particular location or professional environment in which the employees receiving such training or continuing education perform their official duties;

(ii)

covers topics determined by the Secretary of Labor to appropriately reflect current trends and best practices for such location or environment; and

(iii)

includes—

(I)

the provision of current information on matters related to the detection of human trafficking to the extent relevant to the official duties of such employees, and consistent with privacy laws;

(II)

methods for identifying suspected victims of human trafficking and parties who may be suspected of the trafficking activity; and

(III)

a clear course of action for referring potential cases of human trafficking to the Department of Justice and other appropriate authorities, in accordance with best practices for protecting the rights of victims of human trafficking, including appropriate collaboration with victim advocacy organizations, Federal agencies, and State and local officials; and

(B)

an evaluation of the training or continuing education by such employees after the completion of such training or education.

(Pub. L. 119–131, § 3, Oct. 20, 2026, 140 Stat. 1091.)

cite as: 29 USC 570