H.R. 7620 · 117th Congress
Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sean Casten
- Introduced
- 2022-04-28
- Latest action
- 2022-04-28 · 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 increase the number of full-time employees designated to serve as a 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.