Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act

HR 1185, the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Prevention Training Act, authorizes $15 million annually (2026-2029) to fund a federal demonstration project training K-12 school personnel - including teachers, counselors, and administrators - to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation among students. The program prioritizes schools in areas with high trafficking prevalence or vulnerable populations, such as homeless youth, foster youth, and runaways, using evidence-based, age-appropriate curricula developed with survivor input. Approved nonprofit vendors will create training materials, and grantees must collect anonymized data on student risk identification, survivor referrals, and training effectiveness. The initiative aims to expand awareness and prevention efforts in schools nationwide, with annual reports to Congress on program outcomes.