Bills · HR 1810
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1810State and local government operationsRacial and ethnic relations
Safe Schools Improvement Act
INTRO MAR 3· LAST ACTION MAR 3
READING
8MIN
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because bullying and harassment can seriously harm students' well-being, academic performance, and overall school experience. If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that all public schools receiving federal funds have consistent, strong policies to prevent and address bullying, making schools safer and more inclusive for vulnerable students. It would also lead to more transparency by requiring schools to report bullying data, which could help identify problem areas and improve prevention efforts.
Without this bill, anti-bullying policies can vary widely from state to state and even school to school, potentially leaving some students unprotected or without clear ways to seek help. This bill aims to create a more uniform standard for addressing bullying, which could lead to a reduction in harmful incidents, improved student mental health, and better learning environments for everyone. It directly addresses the issue of creating a more supportive educational environment where all students feel safe to learn and thrive.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires local school districts to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment.
Ensures a minimum standard for anti-bullying rules in schools receiving federal funding.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that these policies specifically prohibit bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex traits), disability, or religion.
Provides explicit protections for often-targeted student groups, addressing specific vulnerabilities.
PROVISION 03
Requires schools to provide annual notice to students and parents about their anti-bullying policies and establish clear grievance procedures for complaints.
Improves transparency and gives students and parents a clear path to report and resolve bullying incidents.
PROVISION 04
Requires local school districts to collect and publicly report annual data on the incidence and frequency of bullying and harassment.
Creates accountability and provides data to understand the scope of the problem and evaluate policy effectiveness.
PROVISION 05
Encourages the use of evidence-based discipline practices like Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and restorative practices to minimize exclusionary discipline.
Aims to address bullying effectively while keeping students in school and providing necessary support.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 197
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 2%
DEM 195 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 3
Introduced in House
MAR 3
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1810
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 3, 2025
Last actionMar 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025
House BillHR 1810State and local government operationsRacial and ethnic relations
Safe Schools Improvement Act
INTRODUCED MAR 3, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
197
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
