Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

# Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act Summary **What the bill would do:** This legislation aims to strengthen protections against sexual harassment and assault in elementary and middle schools. It would require schools to hire more full-time Title IX coordinators (the staff members responsible for handling harassment complaints) based on school size, create a federal grant program to train teachers and staff on recognizing and responding to sexual harassment and assault, and require the Department of Education to develop a national survey to measure the extent of sex-based harassment in schools. **Who it affects:** The bill directly affects K-12 schools, their staff and administrators, and students. Schools would need to allocate resources to hire additional coordinators and participate in training programs.

The Department of Education would also be tasked with developing and implementing the new survey. **Current status:** The bill (HR 1557) is currently in committee in the House of Representatives, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full chamber. It was introduced by Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) in the 119th Congress.