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Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1486| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preventing Sexual Abuse of K-12 Students Act of 2019 This bill addresses sexual abuse of students in elementary and secondary grades (K-12). The bill requires states receiving federal education funds for elementary and secondary students 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 regarding sexual abuse and misconduct awareness and prevention. The bill authorizes funding for sexual abuse awareness training at the state and local levels under various programs, including (1) grants for state assessments, and (2) student support and academic enrichment grants.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abuseEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSex offensesState and local financeState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1486| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2019
Preventing Sexual Abuse of K-12 Students Act of 2019 This bill addresses sexual abuse of students in elementary and secondary grades (K-12). The bill requires states receiving federal education funds for elementary and secondary students 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 regarding sexual abuse and misconduct awareness and prevention. The bill authorizes funding for sexual abuse awareness training at the state and local levels under various programs, including (1) grants for state assessments, and (2) student support and academic enrichment grants.
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Timeline
Mar 4, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 4, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • March 4, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • March 4, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
Harley Rouda (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against childrenDomestic violence and child abuseEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationSex offensesState and local financeState and local government operationsTeaching, teachers, curricula