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National Educator Misconduct Registry: Enhancing Child Safety in Schools

This Act establishes a national registry for educator sexual misconduct to prevent individuals with substantiated offenses from being rehired in schools. Schools must check this registry before hiring and are required to report misconduct findings within 48 hours. This framework aims to increase child safety by closing loopholes that allowed offenders to move between school districts undetected.
Key points
Creation of the National Educator Misconduct and Discipline Registry (NEMDR) – a central database for tracking sexual misconduct and disciplinary actions.
Mandatory requirement for schools and school districts to query the NEMDR for every hiring decision involving positions with student contact.
Prohibition on schools entering into agreements that conceal or suppress information about substantiated misconduct (the 'Passing the Trash' clause).
Imposition of financial penalties and loss of federal grants for states and school districts that fail to comply with the new reporting requirements.
Establishment of a Federal Task Force to analyze national data and develop strategies for preventing educator sexual misconduct.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6525
Sponsor: Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6525.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the National Educator Misconduct and Discipline Registry (NEMDR) – a central database for tracking sexual misconduct and disciplinary actions.
  • Mandatory requirement for schools and school districts to query the NEMDR for every hiring decision involving positions with student contact.
  • Prohibition on schools entering into agreements that conceal or suppress information about substantiated misconduct (the 'Passing the Trash' clause).
  • Imposition of financial penalties and loss of federal grants for states and school districts that fail to comply with the new reporting requirements.
  • Establishment of a Federal Task Force to analyze national data and develop strategies for preventing educator sexual misconduct.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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