HR 1557 United States House · 119th Congress

Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

This bill requires schools receiving federal funding to increase the number of Title IX Coordinators based on student population (one per 75,000 students in grades 7+ and one per 150,000 students in grades 6 and below), ensuring these coordinators have no conflicting responsibilities. It mandates annual anonymous surveys to assess students' and staff's experiences with sex-based harassment, including off-campus and online incidents, and requires trauma-informed prevention education for students and staff. The bill includes $50 million annually for five years to support schools in implementing these requirements, with priority for underserved areas and schools facing financial burdens. Schools must also monitor complaints, identify patterns of discrimination, and provide clear reporting procedures for sex-based harassment incidents. The legislation aims to improve school responses to harassment through standardized reporting, prevention, and support mechanisms.
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Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2025
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