Bills/H.R. 5065

Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025

Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025

In CommitteeEducationHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Preventing Sexual Abuse of K–12 Students Act of 2025 ## What the Bill Would Do This bill aims to strengthen protections for kindergarten through 12th-grade students against sexual abuse. While the specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic information available, bills with this title typically establish or enhance requirements for schools to prevent, report, and respond to sexual misconduct involving students. Such legislation often includes measures like background check standards, mandatory reporting procedures, training requirements for staff, and protocols for investigating allegations. ## Who It Affects The bill directly affects K-12 schools and school districts across the country, along with their employees and administrators. Students and parents would also be impacted through changes to school safety policies and procedures.

State education departments may need to adjust their oversight and compliance frameworks. ## Current Status The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, it remains in the early phase of the legislative process.

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Latest Action

August 29, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

D
Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
D-CA · House

Key Dates

Introduced
August 29, 2025
Last Updated
August 29, 2025
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