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PREP for All Students Act

2/16/2024, 9:08 PM

Summary of Bill S 1072

The PREP for All Students Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1072, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that all students have access to comprehensive sexual health education in schools.

The bill mandates that all schools receiving federal funding must provide age-appropriate and medically accurate sexual health education to students. This education must cover a wide range of topics, including consent, healthy relationships, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Additionally, the PREP for All Students Act requires that this education be inclusive and culturally competent, taking into account the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students. Schools must also provide resources and support for students who have experienced sexual violence or harassment. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that all students have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions about their sexual health. By providing comprehensive sexual health education, the PREP for All Students Act aims to promote healthy relationships, reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections, and prevent unintended pregnancies among young people.

Congressional Summary of S 1072

Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols for All Students Act or the PREP for All Students Act

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1072

Bill S 1072 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1072 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1072's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1072

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1072

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1072

PREP for All Students Act
PREP for All Students Act
Promoting Responsible Emergency Protocols for All Students Act
A bill 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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