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Protecting Students: New Rules and Training to Prevent Sexual Abuse in Schools

This act introduces mandatory training for school personnel and codes of conduct to protect students from sexual abuse. It aims to enhance child safety in schools, providing parents with greater peace of mind and students with a safer learning environment.
Key points
All elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funds will be required to develop and implement codes of conduct defining acceptable and unacceptable behavior for personnel towards students and students towards each other.
School personnel will undergo mandatory training on sexual abuse prevention, reporting child abuse, and federal requirements, including Title IX.
The act provides funding for states to implement these training and prevention activities, ensuring effective enforcement of the new rules.
The Department of Education will conduct a study and report to Congress on the incidence of sexual abuse in schools and recommendations for prevention.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5065
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2025-08-29