Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 3/16/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-16Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-16 (00)
Preventing Sexual Abuse of K-12 Students Act of 2021
This bill requires sexual abuse awareness training in elementary and secondary schools.
Specifically, the bill requires states receiving federal elementary and secondary education funds to establish and implement a statewide policy requiring each local educational agency to (1) develop codes of conduct to prevent sexual abuse of students by identifying acceptable and unacceptable behavior for school personnel and students; and (2) ensure that school personnel receive specified training, including training on sexual abuse and misconduct awareness and prevention.
In addition, the bill expands the allowable uses for certain grants (e.g., Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants) to include sexual abuse awareness training.
Finally, the Department of Education must make recommendations to Congress for preventing the sexual abuse of elementary and secondary school students.
Subjects
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Crimes against children
- Domestic violence and child abuse
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Sex offenses
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.