S. 986In Committee
Safe Schools Improvement Act
Require states to have local school agencies adopt anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies for K-12 students, with protected categories, reporting procedures, public data, and federal evaluation
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require states to have local school agencies adopt anti-bullying and anti-harassment policies for K-12 students, with protected categories, reporting procedures, public data, and federal evaluation
Key points
- Require local anti bullying policies
- Require grievance procedures and annual notices
- Prohibit harassment based on protected traits
- Direct federal data collection and evaluation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAssault and harassment offensesCensus and government statisticsChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionDisability and paralysisEducation