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PREP for All Students Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7859
Bill 117 hr 7859, also known as the PREP for All Students Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to expand access to comprehensive sexual health education for all students in the United States.
The bill proposes several key provisions, including requiring that all schools receiving federal funding provide age-appropriate and evidence-based sexual health education to students. This education would cover a wide range of topics, including consent, healthy relationships, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.
Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that sexual health education is inclusive and culturally competent, taking into account the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching students about LGBTQ+ issues and identities in a respectful and affirming manner. Furthermore, the PREP for All Students Act of 2022 seeks to provide resources and training for educators to effectively implement sexual health education in schools. This includes funding for professional development opportunities and support for curriculum development. Overall, this bill is designed to promote the health and well-being of students by ensuring they have access to accurate and comprehensive sexual health education. It aims to empower young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for all students.
The bill proposes several key provisions, including requiring that all schools receiving federal funding provide age-appropriate and evidence-based sexual health education to students. This education would cover a wide range of topics, including consent, healthy relationships, contraception, and sexually transmitted infections.
Additionally, the bill aims to ensure that sexual health education is inclusive and culturally competent, taking into account the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students. It also emphasizes the importance of teaching students about LGBTQ+ issues and identities in a respectful and affirming manner. Furthermore, the PREP for All Students Act of 2022 seeks to provide resources and training for educators to effectively implement sexual health education in schools. This includes funding for professional development opportunities and support for curriculum development. Overall, this bill is designed to promote the health and well-being of students by ensuring they have access to accurate and comprehensive sexual health education. It aims to empower young people to make informed decisions about their sexual health and relationships, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for all students.
Congressional Summary of HR 7859
Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols for All Students Act or the PREP for All Students Act of 2022
This bill establishes the Council on Emergency Response Protocols. The council must, among other duties, provide guidelines for states, early child care and education settings, local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education to use in developing and implementing emergency response protocols (e.g., gun violence response and prevention protocols, natural disaster preparedness procedures, and fire drills) that are inclusive and accessible.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7859
Bill HR 7859 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 19, 2022. Bill HR 7859 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 19, 2022. Bill HR 7859's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of May 19, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7859
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7859
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Child care and development
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Crime prevention
- Disability and paralysis
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency communications systems
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Emergency planning and evacuation
- Firearms and explosives
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Government studies and investigations
- Higher education
- Indian social and development programs
- Mental health
- Minority education
- Natural disasters
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Preschool education
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Religion
- School administration
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Violent crime
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7859
PREP for All Students Act of 2022
PREP for All Students Act of 2022
Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols for All Students Act
To create a Council on Emergency Response Protocols to ensure the establishment of accessible, developmentally appropriate, culturally aware, and trauma-informed emergency response protocols in public schools, early child care and education settings, and institutions of higher education, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7859
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