Bills · HR 2682
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2682Education
STOP Bullying Act
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenBullying is a significant problem in schools, affecting millions of students' physical health, mental well-being, and academic success. This bill matters because it provides dedicated federal support for states to seriously tackle this issue. If it becomes law, states would get resources to create specific plans and strategies tailored to their unique needs, bringing together diverse experts to find solutions.
Without this bill, states might continue with varied and potentially less coordinated approaches to bullying prevention, or lack the specific funding to conduct comprehensive studies and develop new, evidence-based practices. The bill aims to create a more systematic and informed effort to make schools safer and more supportive places for all students, addressing a problem that often goes unreported and has long-lasting negative impacts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program to fund anti-bullying task forces in each state.
This provides dedicated funding and a structured approach for states to address bullying, which they might not otherwise have.
PROVISION 02
Requires state task forces to be composed of a diverse group of stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, administrators, counselors, psychologists, lawyers, and representatives from LGBTQ+ support organizations.
Ensures that a wide range of perspectives and expertise are included in studying and developing solutions for bullying.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that each state task force study existing anti-bullying policies, education efforts, and incidents of student violence or self-harm linked to bullying.
Provides a data-driven foundation for understanding the scope of bullying and identifying gaps in current prevention efforts.
PROVISION 04
Requires state task forces to submit public reports with findings, conclusions, recommendations for legislative/administrative actions, and best practices for addressing and reducing bullying.
Ensures transparency and accountability, providing actionable insights for policymakers, schools, and parents.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2682
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2682Education
STOP Bullying Act
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
13
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
