H.R. 8290 · 116th Congress

Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2020-09-17
Latest action
2020-09-17 · Introduced in House

Summary

Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act

This bill outlines the role and duties of Title IX coordinators in elementary and secondary schools, including by requiring local educational agencies to have at least one full-time Title IX coordinator per specified student population. The bill also creates a grant program to train teachers and staff on how to respond to signs of sexual harassment and assault of students, and requires the Department of Education to develop a sexual violence climate survey.