H.R. 1557 Introduced Education

Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

To implement title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with respect to elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] Introduced February 25, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action February 25, 2025

Summary

Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act
This bill outlines the role and duties of Title IX coordinators in elementary and secondary schools, including by requiring local educational agencies to increase the number of full-time employees designated to serve as a Title IX coordinator per specified student population. The bill also creates a grant program to train teachers and staff on how to respond to signs of sex-based harassment and assault of students and requires the Department of Education to develop a sex-based harassment survey.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 25, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Feb 25, 2025 Introduced in House

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