There was an emotional moment in the Utah House on Thursday morning when a bill that would set up an opt-in program in schools teaching youngsters how to avoid being sexually abused passed.
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In the gallery were Elizabeth Smart, and her father, Ed.
Elizabeth, of course, received national attention several years ago when she was abducted from her Avenues home in the night by a man, who sexually abused her for months as he traveled around Utah and California.
Elizabeth survived, and has since gone to college, married and has become a national spokeswoman for prevention of sexual abuse of children.
(She was a junior high school student when taken.)
After HB286 passed unanimously, House members applauded Elizabeth, who clapped back to their recognition.
