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Safe Schools Improvement Act

4/1/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1810

Bill 119 HR 1810, also known as the Safe Schools Improvement Act, aims to address and prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools across the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 13, 2019, by Representative Linda Sanchez.

The main purpose of this bill is to require schools that receive federal funding to adopt policies that specifically prohibit bullying and harassment of students. These policies must include procedures for reporting and investigating incidents of bullying, as well as guidelines for disciplinary actions against perpetrators.

Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide training for staff on how to recognize and address bullying behavior, as well as resources for students who have been victims of bullying. Schools must also collect data on bullying incidents and report this information to the Department of Education. The Safe Schools Improvement Act emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. By implementing comprehensive anti-bullying policies and providing support for both victims and perpetrators, this bill aims to reduce the prevalence of bullying in schools and promote a positive school climate. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1810 seeks to address the serious issue of bullying and harassment in schools and take proactive measures to prevent these harmful behaviors from occurring.

Congressional Summary of HR 1810

Safe Schools Improvement Act

This bill requires states to direct their local educational agencies (LEAs) to establish policies that prevent and prohibit bullying and harassment of elementary and secondary school students. In particular, these policies must prohibit bullying and harassment based on race, color, national origin, disability, religion, or sex. Sex includes sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits).

Further, LEAs must provide (1) students, parents, and educational professionals with annual notice of the conduct prohibited in their disciplinary policies; (2) students and parents with grievance procedures that target such conduct; and (3) the public with annual data on the incidence and frequency of that conduct at the school and LEA level.

The Department of Education must conduct and report on an independent biennial evaluation of programs and policies to combat bullying and harassment in elementary and secondary schools. The National Center for Education Statistics must collect state data to determine the incidence and frequency of the conduct prohibited by LEA disciplinary policies.

Current Status of Bill HR 1810

Bill HR 1810 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1810 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HR 1810's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1810

Total Number of Sponsors
11
Democrat Sponsors
11
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
584
Democrat Cosponsors
584
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1810

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1810

To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.
To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students.

Comments

Jett Schultz profile image

Jett Schultz

441

9 months ago

Why do we need this? Who benefits from it?

Clare Blanchard profile image

Clare Blanchard

427

8 months ago

This bill is a waste of time and resources. It's just another government overreach into our schools. It won't actually make schools safer, it will just create more bureaucracy. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for mental health resources for students?